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
outtasking	18	18
outtelling	16	16
outthanking	22	22
outthinking	22	22
outthought	18	18
outthrobbing	24	24
outthrowing	20	20
outtowering	18	18
outtrading	15	15
outtricking	22	22
outtrotting	15	15
outtrumping	22	22
outvaluing	20	20
outvaunting	21	21
outvoicing	21	21
outvoting	17	17
outvying	18	18
outwaiting	17	17
outwalking	22	22
outwarring	17	17
outwasting	17	17
outwatching	23	23
outwearing	17	17
outwearying	20	20
outweeping	20	20