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
perceiving	23	23
percentage	19	19
percentages	20	20
perching	19	19
percolating	21	21
percussing	20	20
perduring	17	17
peregrin	14	14
peregrinate	17	17
peregrinated	19	19
peregrinates	18	18
peregrinating	22	22
peregrination	20	20
peregrinations	21	21
peregrine	15	15
peregrins	15	15
perennating	19	19
perfecting	22	22
perforating	20	20
performing	22	22
perfuming	22	22
perfusing	19	19
pergola	13	13
pergolas	14	14
perigeal	14	14