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10-Letter Words Starting with G

There are 221 ten-letter words that start with G on Word.ws, from gabapentin to gyroscopic. The most common are government, generation, girlfriend, guaranteed and governance.

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All 221 ten-letter words that start with G

GA

  • gabapentin15n. An anticonvulsant drug C₉H₁₇NO₂ structurally related to...
  • gadolinium14n. A chemical element (symbol Gd) with atomic number 64: a ductile...
  • gaillardia12n. Any of several New World flowering plants of the genus Gaillardia.
  • gainsaying15n. Opposition, especially in speech.
  • galactosyl16n. The univalent radical derived from the hemiacetal form of galactose.
  • gallimimus15n. A theropod dinosaur of the genus Gallimimus that lived in what is now...
  • galumphing19v. Galloping in a heavy and inelegant manner.
  • galvanised15adj. Of metal, coated with zinc as a form of protection against rust.
  • gambolling16n. The act of one who gambols.
  • gamekeeper19n. A person employed to maintain the game for hunting and all associated...
  • gamemaster15v. To run a roleplaying game; to act as a game master.
  • gamerscore15n. Points accumulated by earning achievements in Xbox video games.
  • gammopathy23n. Any disease or malfunction that affects the production of gamma...
  • gangbanger15n. A member of a violent gang; a violent person.
  • gangbuster14n. A law enforcement officer who specializes in disrupting organized crime.
  • ganglionic14adj. Of, pertaining to, or composed of ganglia.
  • gangrenous12adj. Indicative of or afflicted with gangrene.
  • gargantuan12adj. Huge; immense; tremendous.
  • garishness14n. The quality of being garish.
  • garlanding13n. An arrangement of garlands.
  • garnishing15n. Something added as a garnish.
  • gaslighted16adj. Illuminated by burning gas.
  • gaslighter15n. One who, or that which, lights gas.
  • gastronome13n. A lover of good food; a connoisseur or gourmet.
  • gastronomy16n. The art of preparing and eating good food.
  • gatekeeper17n. A person who guards or monitors passage through a gate.
  • gaultheria14n. Any plant of the genus Gaultheria of evergreen ericaceous shrubs.
  • gauntleted12adj. Adorned with one or more gauntlets.
  • gayborhood20n. A part of a city that is largely populated by gay people.

GE

  • gelatinase11n. Any of several proteolytic enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of...
  • gelatinous11adj. Jelly-like.
  • gemination13n. A doubling.
  • gemologist14n. An expert in gemology.
  • genderbend15n. Synonym of genderswap.
  • gendercide15n. The killing of humans or other organisms because of their gender.
  • genderless12adj. Without a gender.
  • generalist11n. A person with a broad general knowledge, especially one with more than...
  • generality14n. The quality of being general.
  • generalize20v. To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.
  • generation11n. The act of creating something or bringing something into being...
  • generative14adj. Having the power of generating, propagating, originating, or producing.
  • generosity14n. The trait of being willing to donate money, resources, or time.
  • generously14adv. In a generous manner, in a way that is giving or ample.
  • geneticist13n. A scientist who studies genes.
  • geniculate13adj. Bent abruptly, with the structure of a knee.
  • genotyping17n. The process of determining a genotype.
  • gentamicin15n. A broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic mixture, derived from an...
  • gentlefolk18n. People of superior social position.
  • gentleness11n. The state of being gentle.
  • gentrifier14n. An agent of gentrification.
  • geocaching19n. A pastime in which participants use a GPS receiver to find a hidden...
  • geocentric15adj. Having the Earth at the center.
  • geochemist18n. A chemist or geologist who specializes in geochemistry.
  • geodynamic19adj. Of or pertaining to geodynamics.
  • geofencing17n. The act of establishing and maintaining a geofence around an area.
  • geographer17n. A specialist in geography.
  • geographia17n. Vivid representation of the earth to create an illusion of reality.
  • geographic19adj. Pertaining to geography (or to geographics).
  • geological14adj. Synonym of geologic.
  • geometrics15n. A design made from geometric figures.
  • geomorphic20adj. Of or pertaining to the shape or structure of the surface of the Earth.
  • geophysics21n. A branch of earth science dealing with the physical processes and...
  • geopolymer18n. Any of a class of synthetic aluminosilicate materials with potential...
  • geoscience15n. Earth science.
  • geospatial13adj. Of or pertaining to a geographic location, especially data.
  • geosystems16n. Physical geography.
  • geotagging14n. The augmentation of photographs or other items with metadata indicating...
  • geotextile18n. Any strong, permeable fabric used in earthworks for any of a number of...
  • geothermal16adj. Pertaining to heat energy extracted from reservoirs in the earth's...
  • geriatrics13n. The branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion and the...
  • germicidal16adj. That kills pathogenic organisms; disinfectant.
  • germophobe20n. One who suffers from germophobia.
  • gesundheit15interj. Said to someone who has just sneezed.

GH

  • ghostwrite17v. To write under the name of another (especially literary works).
  • ghoulishly20adv. In a ghoulish manner.

GI

  • giardiasis12n. An infectious diarrheal disease in humans and mammals caused by the...
  • giftedness15n. The property of being gifted.
  • gingersnap14n. A type of biscuit or cookie made from dough seasoned with ginger.
  • gingivitis15n. Inflammation of the gums or gingivae.
  • girlfriend15n. A female partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

GL

  • glaciation13n. The process of covering with a glacier, or the state of being...
  • glaciology17n. The study of ice and its effect on the landscape, especially the study...
  • gladdening14n. A becoming glad.
  • glasshouse14n. A greenhouse, especially one for commercial use.
  • glassmaker17n. A person or company that makes glass or glass items.
  • glassworks18n. A factory that produces glass or glassware.
  • glauconite13n. A greenish form of mica found in greensand.
  • glideslope14n. The portion of an instrument landing system which provides vertical...
  • glimmering16n. A glimmer.
  • glistening12n. The appearance of something that glistens.
  • glistering12adj. Glistening, glittering, gleaming, shining.
  • glitterati11n. Celebrities or people with a lot of money; the smart set.
  • glittering12adj. Brightly sparkling.
  • globalised14adj. Influenced by globalisation.
  • glomerular13adj. Of, pertaining to or affecting a glomerulus.
  • glomerulus13n. A small intertwined group of capillaries within nephrons of the kidney...
  • gloominess13n. The state or condition of being gloomy.
  • gloriously14adv. In a glorious manner.
  • glossiness11n. The state of being glossy.
  • glucometer15n. A glucose meter, a device for measuring the concentration of glucose in...
  • glucuronic15adj. Of or pertaining to glucuronic acid or its derivatives.
  • gluttonous11adj. Given to excessive eating; prone to overeating.
  • glycocalyx28n. A filamentous coating of glycoprotein and polysaccharide on the surface...
  • glycolipid19n. An association of a carbohydrate and a phospholipid, such as...
  • glycolysis19n. The cellular degradation of the simple sugar glucose to yield pyruvic...
  • glycolytic21adj. Of, pertaining to or producing glycolysis.
  • glycosidic19adj. Of or pertaining to a glycoside.
  • glycosuria16n. The presence of sugars (especially glucose) in the urine, often as a...
  • glyoxylate24n. Any salt or ester of glyoxylic acid.
  • glyphosate19n. N-phosphonomethyl glycine, the active ingredient of several herbicides...

GO

  • goalkeeper17n. A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from...
  • goalkicker21n. One who kicks goals.
  • goalscorer13n. A person who scores a goal, or scores goals.
  • goaltender12n. A designated player that attempts to prevent the opposing team from...
  • gobsmacked22adj. Flabbergasted, astounded, speechless, overawed.
  • gobstopper17n. A type of hard long-lasting candy, usually spherical in shape.
  • goldenseal12n. Hydrastis canadensis, a perennial herb of the buttercup family, native...
  • goldfields16n. A plant of the genus Lasthenia.
  • goldhammer19n. A yellowhammer (Emberiza citrinella).
  • goldilocks18n. A person with golden hair, especially a girl with long hair.
  • goldmining15n. The mining of gold.
  • goldwasser15n. A Polish liqueur containing particles of gold leaf.
  • goniometer13n. A device used to measure the angles of joints commonly used in...
  • gonococcal17adj. Of, or pertaining to, gonococcus.
  • goodfellow18v. To address another individual as a good fellow.
  • gooseberry16n. A fruit of species Ribes uva-crispa, related to the currant.
  • gorgeously15adv. In a gorgeous manner.
  • gorgonzola21n. A blue-veined Italian cheese, made from cow's milk.
  • governable16adj. Capable of being governed or subjected to authority; amenable to law or...
  • governance16n. The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
  • government16n. The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a...

GR

  • gracefully19adv. In a graceful manner.
  • graciously16adv. In a gracious manner; with grace and courtesy.
  • gradualism14n. The belief that evolution proceeds at a steady pace, without the sudden...
  • gradualist12n. One who believes in gradualism.
  • graduation12n. The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for...
  • graffitied18adj. Covered in graffiti.
  • graininess11n. The state of being grainy; granularity.
  • gramicidin16n. A heterogeneous combination of six antibiotic peptides; the individual...
  • grammarian15n. A person who studies grammar, either scientifically or (traditionally)...
  • gramophone18n. A record player.
  • granadilla12n. Any of the several species of genus Passiflora of passion flowers of...
  • grandchild18n. A child of someone's child.
  • granddaddy18n. A grandfather.
  • grandmamma18n. Grandmother.
  • grandniece14n. A granddaughter of one's sibling; a daughter of one's nephew or niece....
  • grandpappy21n. A grandfather.
  • grandstand13n. The seating area at a stadium or arena; the bleachers.
  • granduncle14n. Synonym of great-uncle.
  • grantmaker17n. One who decides how to allocate grants.
  • granulated12adj. Formed into, or composed of granules.
  • granulator11n. A machine that forms material into granules.
  • grapefruit16n. The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of Citrus maxima and...
  • graphology20n. The study of handwriting, especially as a means of analyzing a person's...
  • graptolite13n. Any of a group of extinct aquatic colonial invertebrates, of the class...
  • grassfield15n. A field covered by grass or grasses.
  • grassroots11adj. Of, or relating to people or society at the local level, particularly...
  • gratefully17adv. In a grateful manner.
  • gratifying18adj. Pleasing, satisfying.
  • gratuitous11adj. Given freely; unearned.
  • gravelling15n. The parr or young salmon.
  • gravestone14n. A stone slab set at the head of a grave.
  • gravimeter16n. An instrument used to measure local variations in the gravitational...
  • gravimetry19n. The measurement of gravity (the strength of the gravitational field).
  • greaseball13n. A mechanic.
  • greasewood15n. Spiny shrubs containing oil, of the genus Sarcobatus, native to the...
  • greasiness11n. The state of being greasy.
  • greatsword15n. Any large(er) sword, often with the idea of hewing rather than...
  • greediness12n. The state of being greedy; greed.
  • greenbrier13n. Any of several American prickly woody vines of the genus Smilax.
  • greenfield15n. A site, to be used for housing or commerce, whose previous use (if any)...
  • greenfinch19n. Any bird within the genus Chloris (formerly a subset of the genus...
  • greenheart14n. A type of tree (Chlorocardium rodiei) native to Guyana.
  • greenhouse14n. A building used to grow plants, particularly one with large glass...
  • greenlight15v. To approve; to permit to proceed.
  • greenshank18n. A wading bird, Tringa nebularia, that has long greenish legs and is...
  • greenspace15n. An area of undeveloped landscape, such as parkland left within a city...
  • greenstick17n. A greenstick fracture.
  • greenstone11n. Any of several green-hued minerals used for making various artefacts in...
  • greenstuff17n. Vegetation; greenery.
  • greensward15n. A tract of land that is green with grass.
  • gregarious12adj. Who enjoys being in crowds and socializing.
  • greyhounds18n. A greyhound racing event; the sport of greyhound racing.
  • gridlocked19adj. Stationary in a gridlock.
  • grievously17adv. In a grievous manner, severely.
  • grimthorpe18v. To renovate an old building or structure in a lavish and expensive, yet...
  • grinderman14n. A male worker who feeds material into a grinder.
  • grindhouse15n. A low-budget film theater that shows primarily exploitation films.
  • grindingly16adv. With a grinding sound or motion.
  • grindstone12n. An abrasive wheel for sharpening, polishing, or grinding.
  • grippingly19adv. In a gripping manner.
  • grittiness11n. The characteristic or quality of being gritty.
  • grogginess13n. The characteristic or quality of being groggy.
  • groundfish18n. Any of many fish that swim near the seafloor: a demersal fish.
  • groundless12adj. Without any grounds to support it; baseless.
  • groundling13n. Any of various plants or animals living on or near the ground, as a...
  • groundmass14n. The matrix of fine-grained crystalline material in which larger...
  • groundsman14n. A male groundskeeper.
  • groundwave18n. A signal that propagates along the surface of the Earth.
  • groundwood16n. Wood that has been mechanically ground for pulp or direct use to...
  • groundwork19n. The foundation; the basic or fundamental parts that support or allow...
  • groupthink20n. A process of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially one...
  • grovelling15n. The act of one who grovels.
  • grudgingly17adv. In a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire.
  • gruesomely16adv. In a gruesome manner.
  • grumpiness15n. The state, or act, of being grumpy; a feeling of irritation or...

GU

  • guanfacine16n. A drug that is an alpha-adrenergic agonist taken orally in the form of...
  • guaranteed12adj. Made certain; promised.
  • guardhouse15n. A station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, etc.
  • guesthouse14n. A small house near a main house, for lodging visitors.
  • guillotine11n. A machine used for the application of capital punishment by...
  • guiltiness11n. The state of being guilty; guilt.
  • gunfighter18n. A person who engages in gunfights; a gunslinger.
  • gunrunning12n. The smuggling of arms and ammunition.
  • gunslinger12n. A person in the Old West who carried a gun and was an expert at quickly...

GY

  • gymnastics18n. A sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring...
  • gymnosperm20n. Any plant such as a conifer whose seeds are not enclosed in an ovary.
  • gynecology20n. The study of, or the branch of medicine specializing in, the medical...
  • gypsophila21n. Any of the many flowering plants of the genus Gypsophila, which have a...
  • gyrocopter18n. An autogyro, similar to a helicopter.
  • gyroscopic20adj. Pertaining to, by means of, or in the manner of a gyroscope.
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Questions about these words

How many ten-letter words that start with G are there?
Word.ws lists 221 ten-letter words that start with G, plus 1,320 rare ones.
What are common ten-letter words that start with G?
government, generation, girlfriend, guaranteed, governance, graduation, geographic and geological.
Which of the ten-letter words that start with G has the highest letter score?
glycocalyx scores 28 points with the standard letter tile values.

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Word lists and meanings adapted from the Wiktionary entry of each word. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out names, abbreviations, misspellings and offensive words, and ordered the most common words by how often they appear in English (wordfreq). Meanings from Wiktionary; this is not an official Scrabble, Words With Friends or Wordle word list. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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