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
paragons	14	14
paragraph	19	19
paragraphed	22	22
paragrapher	21	21
paragraphers	22	22
paragraphic	24	24
paragraphing	25	25
paragraphs	20	20
paralanguage	22	22
paralanguages	23	23
paralegal	16	16
paralegals	17	17
paralinguistic	25	25
paralinguistics	26	26
paralleling	20	20
parallelling	22	22
parallelogram	24	24
parallelograms	25	25
paralogism	19	19
paralogisms	20	20
paralysing	19	19
paralyzing	28	28
paralyzingly	33	33
paramagnet	19	19
paramagnetic	24	24