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
aforethought	22	22
afterglow	18	18
afterglows	19	19
afterguard	17	17
afterguards	18	18
afterimage	18	18
afterimages	19	19
afterthought	22	22
afterthoughts	23	23
ag	4	4
aga	5	5
again	8	8
against	10	10
agalloch	17	17
agallochs	18	18
agalwood	15	15
agalwoods	16	16
agama	10	10
agamas	11	11
agamete	12	12
agametes	13	13
agamic	14	14
agamid	12	12
agamids	13	13
agamospermies	24	24