238 Words Starting With GRO
The prefix GRO appears in 238 words, from 4-letter words up to 15 letters. The biggest cluster is 8-letter words with 45 entries. Average word length: 8.4 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 GRO: GROTESQUENESSES (25 pts), GROTESQUELY (24 pts), GROTESQUERY (24 pts), GROTESQUENESS (23 pts), GROTESQUERIES (23 pts). The shortest is GROG (4 letters) and the longest is GROTESQUENESSES (15 letters). For more high-value patterns, try words ending in ZOOM.
Notable words: GROG — diluted spirit, usually rum, as an alcoholic drink [n, v].; GROAN — to utter a low mournful sound [v].; GROANS — to utter a low mournful sound [v].; GROANED — to utter a low mournful sound [v]. Browse words starting with DEF for another common pattern.
FAQ
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word that starts with GRO?
GROTESQUENESSES scores 25 points. Runner-up: GROTESQUELY at 24 points. See words ending in HE for more high-value options.
How many words start with GRO?
Our dictionary has 238 words that start with GRO. They range from 4 to 15 letters, with 8-letter words being the most common (45).
What is the shortest word that starts with GRO?
GROG at just 4 letters. It means: diluted spirit, usually rum, as an alcoholic drink [n, v].