GOUGING is a playable word

gouge Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
gouged, gouging, gouges
to cut or scoop out
21 Playable Words can be made from "GOUGING"
   2-Letter Words (8 found)
   3-Letter Words (9 found)
   4-Letter Words (2 found)
   5-Letter Words (1 found)
   7-Letter Words (1 found)