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
shoring	12	12
shorings	13	13
shortage	12	12
shortages	13	13
shortchange	21	21
shortchanged	23	23
shortchanger	22	22
shortchangers	23	23
shortchanges	22	22
shortchanging	26	26
shortcoming	22	22
shortcomings	23	23
shortcutting	21	21
shortening	16	16
shorting	13	13
shortsighted	19	19
shortsightedly	24	24
shotgun	13	13
shotgunned	18	18
shotgunner	17	17
shotgunners	18	18
shotgunning	21	21
shotguns	14	14
shotting	13	13
shouldering	19	19