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
raygrass	12	12
raygrasses	14	14
raying	11	11
razeeing	20	20
razing	18	18
razoring	20	20
razzing	28	28
reabsorbing	20	20
reacceding	20	20
reaccelerating	24	24
reaccenting	21	21
reaccepting	23	23
reacclimatizing	37	37
reaccrediting	23	23
reaccusing	20	20
reaching	16	16
reacquainting	30	30
reacquiring	27	27
reacting	14	14
reactivating	22	22
readapting	17	17
readdicting	19	19
readding	13	13
readdressing	17	17
reading	11	11