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
purgatory	17	17
purge	11	11
purged	13	13
purger	12	12
purgers	13	13
purges	12	12
purging	16	16
purgings	17	17
purifying	21	21
purling	15	15
purlings	16	16
purloining	19	19
purpling	19	19
purporting	20	20
purposing	19	19
purring	14	14
purringly	19	19
pursing	14	14
pursuing	16	16
purveying	22	22
pushing	16	16
pussyfooting	24	24
putlog	13	13
putlogs	14	14
putrefying	22	22