22 Words Starting With GOOD
The prefix GOOD appears in 22 words, from 4-letter words up to 10 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 6 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 GOOD: GOODWIVES (17 pts), GOODWIFE (16 pts), GOODWILLED (16 pts), GOODBYES (15 pts), GOODBYE (14 pts). The shortest is GOOD (4 letters) and the longest is GOODNESSES (10 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in HONE.
Notable words: GOOD — something that is good [n, adj] "a good idea".; GOODS — something that is good [n].; GOODBY — a remark or gesture on parting [n].; GOODBYE — a remark or gesture on parting [n]. Browse words starting with SEAR for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with GOOD?
GOODWIVES scores 17 points. Runner-up: GOODWIFE at 16 points. See words ending in FA for more high-value options.
How many words start with GOOD?
Our dictionary has 22 words that start with GOOD. They range from 4 to 10 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (6).
What is the shortest word that starts with GOOD?
GOOD at just 4 letters. It means: something that is good [n, adj] "a good idea".