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
shrinking	19	19
shriveling	20	20
shrivelling	22	22
shriving	17	17
shroffing	20	20
shrouding	16	16
shrug	10	10
shrugged	16	16
shrugging	19	19
shrugs	11	11
shucking	21	21
shuckings	22	22
shuddering	18	18
shuffling	22	22
shunning	16	16
shunpiking	24	24
shunting	15	15
shushing	16	16
shuting	13	13
shutterbug	19	19
shutterbugs	20	20
shuttering	16	16
shutting	14	14
shuttling	16	16
shvitzing	27	27