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
personating	18	18
personifying	24	24
perspiring	19	19
persuading	18	18
pertaining	17	17
perturbing	20	20
perusing	15	15
pervading	20	20
perverting	20	20
pestering	15	15
pestling	15	15
petering	14	14
petitioning	18	18
petnapping	23	23
petrifying	21	21
petrogeneses	18	18
petrogenesis	18	18
petrogenetic	21	21
petroglyph	23	23
petroglyphs	24	24
petrographer	22	22
petrographers	23	23
petrographic	25	25
petrographical	28	28
petrographies	23	23