35 Words Starting With GOB
The prefix GOB appears in 35 words, from 3-letter words up to 13 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 10 entries. Average word length: 7.0 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 GOB: GOBBLEDYGOOKS (27 pts), GOBBLEDYGOOK (26 pts), GOBBLEDEGOOKS (24 pts), GOBBLEDEGOOK (23 pts), GOBSHITES (15 pts). The shortest is GOB (3 letters) and the longest is GOBBLEDEGOOKS (13 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in OUS.
Notable words: GOBO — a device to shield a microphone [n].; GOBAN — a Japanese board game [n].; GOBANG — a Japanese board game [n].; GOBANGS — a Japanese board game [n]. Browse words starting with WR for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with GOB?
GOBBLEDYGOOKS scores 27 points. Runner-up: GOBBLEDYGOOK at 26 points. See words ending in EZ for more high-value options.
How many words start with GOB?
Our dictionary has 35 words that start with GOB. They range from 3 to 13 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (10).
What is the shortest word that starts with GOB?
GOB at just 3 letters. It means: to spit [v].