Words with the letter G

The letter G is a valuable consonant in Scrabble, worth 2 points, and offers plenty of opportunities to score if played wisely. Because G frequently appears in English words, it’s important to know a variety of words containing G, especially shorter ones like go, gi, and gag, which can help you fit tiles into tight spaces. Placing the letter G on double or triple letter score squares can boost its value, and combining it with common vowels allows you to form versatile words such as gate, gain, and gill. Effective use of G can open new avenues for building longer words and creating multiple scoring combinations.

Another key strategy for playing G involves extending existing words by adding G to form plurals, verb forms, or new words. For example, adding G to ran to make rang or to tag to create tags can multiply your scoring opportunities. Being familiar with two- and three-letter G words like gem and gut is also helpful for quick, tactical plays when the board is crowded. Overall, understanding how to leverage the letter G in your word choices and placements can give you an edge in controlling the board and maximizing points.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
aahing	11	11
aargh	9	9
aarrgh	10	10
aarrghh	13	13
aasvogel	15	15
aasvogels	16	16
abandoning	19	19
abashing	16	16
abasing	13	13
abating	13	13
abbreviating	25	25
abdicating	20	20
abducing	19	19
abducting	20	20
abegging	18	18
abetting	14	14
abhorring	17	17
abiding	14	14
abidingly	19	19
abigail	13	13
abigails	14	14
abiogeneses	17	17
abiogenesis	17	17
abiogenic	18	18
abiogenically	26	26