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
promoing	17	17
promoting	18	18
prompting	21	21
promulgate	20	20
promulgated	22	22
promulgates	21	21
promulgating	25	25
promulgation	23	23
promulgations	24	24
promulgator	21	21
promulgators	22	22
promulge	18	18
promulged	20	20
promulges	19	19
promulging	23	23
pronating	16	16
prong	11	11
pronged	14	14
pronghorn	18	18
pronghorns	19	19
pronging	17	17
prongs	12	12
proning	14	14
pronouncing	23	23
proofing	17	17