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
blag	10	10
blagged	16	16
blagger	15	15
blaggers	16	16
blagging	19	19
blaggings	20	20
blags	11	11
blague	13	13
blagues	14	14
blaming	17	17
blamming	21	21
blanching	22	22
blancmange	24	24
blancmanges	25	25
blandishing	22	22
blanketing	22	22
blanking	20	20
blaring	14	14
blarneying	20	20
blaspheming	26	26
blasting	15	15
blastings	16	16
blathering	19	19
blattering	17	17
blatting	15	15