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
shigella	14	14
shigellae	15	15
shigellas	15	15
shigelloses	17	17
shigellosis	17	17
shikarring	19	19
shilingi	14	14
shillelagh	19	19
shillelaghs	20	20
shilling	15	15
shillings	16	16
shimmering	21	21
shimming	19	19
shimmying	22	22
shindig	13	13
shindigs	14	14
shingle	13	13
shingled	15	15
shingler	14	14
shinglers	15	15
shingles	14	14
shingling	18	18
shingly	15	15
shining	13	13
shinneying	19	19