21 Words Starting With GHA
The prefix GHA appears in 21 words, from 4-letter words up to 13 letters. The biggest cluster is 5-letter words with 4 entries. Average word length: 7.3 letters.
G has two distinct sounds — hard (go, get, give) and soft (gem, giant, gym). Hard G dominates in native English words; soft G often signals French or Latin origin.
Highest-scoring Scrabble plays that start with GHA: GHASTFULLY (20 pts), GHAZIES (20 pts), GHAZIS (19 pts), GHAZI (18 pts), GHASTLINESSES (17 pts). The shortest is GHAT (4 letters) and the longest is GHASTLINESSES (13 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in PIT.
Notable words: GHAT — in India, a landing stage; a place for cremation [n].; GHAST — to frighten [v].; GHARRI — in India, a wheeled vehicle for hire [n].; GHARIAL — an Indian crocodile [n]. Browse words starting with ZEN for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with GHA?
GHASTFULLY scores 20 points. Runner-up: GHAZIES at 20 points. See words ending in LOOT for more high-value options.
How many words start with GHA?
Our dictionary has 21 words that start with GHA. They range from 4 to 13 letters, with 5-letter words being the most common (4).
What is the shortest word that starts with GHA?
GHAT at just 4 letters. It means: in India, a landing stage; a place for cremation [n].