97 Words Starting With GOO
The prefix GOO appears in 97 words, from 3-letter words up to 12 letters. The biggest cluster is 7-letter words with 21 entries. Average word length: 7.4 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 GOO: GOOGOLPLEXES (23 pts), GOOGOLPLEX (21 pts), GOOSEFLESHES (19 pts), GOOSENECKED (19 pts), GOOSEFISHES (18 pts). The shortest is GOO (3 letters) and the longest is GOOGOLPLEXES (12 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in I.
Notable words: GOOD — something that is good [n, adj] "a good idea".; GOODS — something that is good [n].; GOOBER — (US) a peanut [n].; GOOBERS — (US) a peanut [n]. Browse words starting with QO for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with GOO?
GOOGOLPLEXES scores 23 points. Runner-up: GOOGOLPLEX at 21 points. See words ending in BE for more high-value options.
How many words start with GOO?
Our dictionary has 97 words that start with GOO. They range from 3 to 12 letters, with 7-letter words being the most common (21).
What is the shortest word that starts with GOO?
GOO at just 3 letters. It means: a sticky or viscous substance [n].