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
blawing	17	17
blazing	23	23
blazingly	28	28
blazoning	26	26
blazonings	27	27
bleaching	21	21
blearing	15	15
bleating	15	15
blebbing	21	21
blebbings	22	22
bleeding	16	16
bleedings	17	17
bleeping	18	18
blemishing	22	22
blenching	22	22
blending	17	17
blendings	18	18
blessing	15	15
blessings	16	16
blethering	19	19
blight	14	14
blighted	17	17
blighter	16	16
blighters	17	17
blighties	17	17