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
perming	16	16
permitting	19	19
permuting	19	19
perogi	11	11
perogie	12	12
perogies	13	13
perogis	12	12
perogy	13	13
perorating	16	16
peroxiding	24	24
perpending	21	21
perpetrating	21	21
perpetuating	22	22
perplexing	27	27
persecuting	21	21
perseverating	23	23
persevering	21	21
perseveringly	26	26
persiflage	19	19
persiflages	20	20
persisting	16	16
personage	15	15
personages	16	16
personalising	21	21
personalizing	30	30