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
pretexting	23	23
pretraining	18	18
pretreating	17	17
pretrimming	23	23
prettifying	22	22
prettying	17	17
pretyping	20	20
preuniting	18	18
prevailing	21	21
prevaluing	22	22
prevaricating	26	26
preventing	21	21
previewing	23	23
prevising	19	19
previsioning	23	23
previsiting	21	21
prevuing	19	19
prewarming	22	22
prewarning	20	20
prewashing	21	21
preweaning	20	20
preweigh	18	18
preweighed	21	21
preweighing	24	24
preweighs	19	19