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
adverting	17	17
advertising	19	19
advising	16	16
advocating	21	21
adzing	19	19
aegis	7	7
aegises	9	9
aegrotat	10	10
aegrotats	11	11
aerating	11	11
aerifying	17	17
aerobicizing	30	30
aerobiological	24	24
aerobiologies	19	19
aerobiology	19	19
aerobraking	21	21
aerogel	10	10
aerogels	11	11
aerogram	13	13
aerogramme	18	18
aerogrammes	19	19
aerograms	14	14
aerologies	13	13
aerology	13	13
aeromagnetic	21	21