12 Words Starting With GOLDEN
The prefix GOLDEN appears in 12 words, from 6-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 10-letter words with 4 entries. Average word length: 9.3 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 GOLDEN: GOLDENEYES (15 pts), GOLDENEYE (14 pts), GOLDENNESSES (14 pts), GOLDENLY (13 pts), GOLDENRODS (13 pts). The shortest is GOLDEN (6 letters) and the longest is GOLDENNESSES (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ING.
Notable words: GOLDEN — of the colour of gold [adj, v].; GOLDENER — of the colour of gold [adj].; GOLDENEST — of the colour of gold [adj]. Browse words starting with DAW for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with GOLDEN?
GOLDENEYES scores 15 points. Runner-up: GOLDENEYE at 14 points. See words ending in ABET for more high-value options.
How many words start with GOLDEN?
Our dictionary has 12 words that start with GOLDEN. They range from 6 to 12 letters, with 10-letter words being the most common (4).
What is the shortest word that starts with GOLDEN?
GOLDEN at just 6 letters. It means: of the colour of gold [adj, v].