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
begirded	15	15
begirding	18	18
begirdle	15	15
begirdled	17	17
begirdles	16	16
begirdling	20	20
begirds	13	13
begirt	11	11
beglad	13	13
begladded	18	18
begladding	21	21
beglads	14	14
beglamor	17	17
beglamored	20	20
beglamoring	23	23
beglamors	18	18
beglamour	19	19
beglamoured	22	22
beglamouring	25	25
beglamours	20	20
begloom	16	16
begloomed	19	19
beglooming	22	22
beglooms	17	17
begoggled	20	20