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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
pragmatics	21	21
pragmatism	21	21
pragmatisms	22	22
pragmatist	18	18
pragmatistic	23	23
pragmatists	19	19
praising	14	14
prancing	18	18
prang	11	11
pranged	14	14
pranging	17	17
prangs	12	12
pranking	19	19
prating	13	13
pratingly	18	18
prattling	16	16
prattlingly	21	21
prawning	18	18
praxeological	30	30
praxeologies	25	25
praxeology	25	25
praying	15	15
preachifying	28	28
preaching	20	20
preachingly	25	25