21 Words Starting With GNO
The prefix GNO appears in 21 words, from 5-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 6-letter words with 5 entries. Average word length: 8.0 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 GNO: GNOTOBIOTICALLY (23 pts), GNOMELIKE (16 pts), GNOSTICISMS (16 pts), GNOTOBIOTIC (16 pts), GNOCCHI (15 pts). The shortest is GNOME (5 letters) and the longest is GNOTOBIOTICALLY (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in Q.
Notable words: GNOME — a fabled little person [n].; GNOMES — a fabled little person [n].; GNOCCHI — dumplings made of semolina or potato served with grated cheese and sauces [n].; GNOMICAL — resembling or containing aphorisms [adj]. Browse words starting with YON for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with GNO?
GNOTOBIOTICALLY scores 23 points. Runner-up: GNOMELIKE at 16 points. See words ending in AL for more high-value options.
How many words start with GNO?
Our dictionary has 21 words that start with GNO. They range from 5 to 15 letters, with 6-letter words being the most common (5).
What is the shortest word that starts with GNO?
GNOME at just 5 letters. It means: a fabled little person [n].