5 Letter Words That Start With GHO

There are 2+ five letter words beginning with GHO in our English dictionary. Every five-letter GHO word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with GHO.

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With GHO

ghost 9
ghoul 9

All 5-Letter Words Starting With GHO (2 words)

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How Common is GHO as a Start 5 Letter word?

There are 2 5-letter words starting with GHO in English. The average Scrabble score here is 9, with -L endings dominating (50% of them).

Total Words
2
Avg Scrabble Score
9.0
Most Common Ending (50%)
L
Top Vowel Pairs
OU

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5 Letter Words beginning with GHO are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 5 Letter Words with GHO.

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter GHO-Words in Scrabble

ghost 9
ghoul 9

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with GHO?

9 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with GHO is ghost with a total of 9 points.

G 2
H 4
O 1
S 1
T 1
noun 1. an apparition of a dead person which is believed to appear or become manifest to the living, typically as a nebulous image
Synonyms:
spectrephantomwraithspiritsoulshadowpresence
verb 1. act as ghostwriter of (a work)
verb 2. glide smoothly and effortlessly
verb 3. end a personal relationship with (someone) by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication

FAQ 5 Letter Words That Start With GHO

  • How many 5 letter words starting with GHO are in the English dictionary?

    There are 2 5-letter words in the English dictionary that start with GHO. The average Scrabble score across them is 9.

  • Are there any rare 5 letter words starting with GHO worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "ghost", "ghoul" start with GHO and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "ghost" is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 5 letter words starting with GHO?

    Everyday 5-letter words starting with GHO include "ghost", "ghoul".