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
pignus	13	13
pignut	13	13
pignuts	14	14
pigout	12	12
pigouts	13	13
pigpen	15	15
pigpens	16	16
pigs	9	9
pigskin	17	17
pigskins	18	18
pigsney	15	15
pigsneys	16	16
pigstick	20	20
pigsticked	23	23
pigsticker	22	22
pigstickers	23	23
pigsticking	26	26
pigsticks	21	21
pigsties	13	13
pigsty	13	13
pigtail	13	13
pigtailed	16	16
pigtails	14	14
pigweed	16	16
pigweeds	17	17