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
bing	10	10
binge	11	11
binged	13	13
bingeing	17	17
bingeings	18	18
binger	12	12
bingers	13	13
binges	12	12
binging	16	16
bingings	17	17
bingo	11	11
bingoes	13	13
bingos	12	12
binning	15	15
bioassaying	19	19
biodegradable	24	24
biodegradables	25	25
biodegradation	22	22
biodegradations	23	23
biodegrade	17	17
biodegraded	19	19
biodegrades	18	18
biodegrading	22	22
bioenergetic	21	21
bioenergetics	22	22