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
perigean	14	14
perigee	12	12
perigees	13	13
perigon	13	13
perigons	14	14
perigynies	18	18
perigynous	19	19
perigyny	18	18
periling	15	15
perilling	17	17
perinatologist	21	21
perinatologists	22	22
perinatology	21	21
periodontology	24	24
perishing	17	17
periwig	15	15
periwigged	21	21
periwigs	16	16
perjuring	25	25
perking	17	17
permanganate	22	22
permanganates	23	23
permeating	19	19
permillage	20	20
permillages	21	21