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
shoehorning	19	19
shoeing	12	12
shoestring	15	15
shoestrings	16	16
shog	8	8
shogged	14	14
shogging	17	17
shogi	9	9
shogis	10	10
shogs	9	9
shogun	12	12
shogunal	15	15
shogunate	15	15
shogunates	16	16
shoguns	13	13
shooing	12	12
shooling	14	14
shooshing	16	16
shooting	13	13
shootings	14	14
shopgirl	16	16
shopgirls	17	17
shoplifting	23	23
shopping	19	19
shoppings	20	20