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
birdsong	15	15
birdsongs	16	16
birefringence	26	26
birefringences	27	27
birefringent	22	22
birling	14	14
birlings	15	15
birring	13	13
birthing	16	16
birthings	17	17
birthright	19	19
birthrights	20	20
bisecting	18	18
bishoping	20	20
bisnaga	13	13
bisnagas	14	14
bitching	19	19
bitewing	17	17
bitewings	18	18
biting	12	12
bitingly	17	17
bittering	15	15
bitting	13	13
bittings	14	14
bituminizing	32	32