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
prosecuting	21	21
proselyting	20	20
proselytising	22	22
proselytizing	31	31
prosifying	21	21
prosing	13	13
prosopographies	28	28
prosopography	28	28
prospecting	23	23
prospering	19	19
prostaglandin	22	22
prostaglandins	23	23
prostituting	19	19
prostrating	17	17
protagonist	17	17
protagonists	18	18
protecting	19	19
protege	12	12
protegee	13	13
protegees	14	14
proteges	13	13
protending	18	18
proteoglycan	24	24
proteoglycans	25	25
protesting	16	16