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
pitching	19	19
pitchpoling	26	26
pithing	15	15
pitting	13	13
pittings	14	14
pitying	15	15
pityingly	20	20
pivoting	18	18
pixelating	24	24
pixilating	24	24
placarding	21	21
placating	19	19
placatingly	24	24
placekicking	33	33
placing	17	17
placings	18	18
plagal	13	13
plage	11	11
plages	12	12
plagiaries	16	16
plagiarise	16	16
plagiarised	18	18
plagiarises	17	17
plagiarising	21	21
plagiarism	19	19