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
blundering	20	20
blunderingly	25	25
blunge	14	14
blunged	16	16
blunger	15	15
blungers	16	16
blunges	15	15
blunging	19	19
blunting	17	17
blurbing	19	19
blurring	16	16
blurringly	21	21
blurting	16	16
blushing	18	18
blushingly	23	23
blustering	18	18
blusteringly	23	23
boarding	15	15
boardinghouse	23	23
boardinghouses	24	24
boardings	16	16
boardsailing	20	20
boasting	14	14
boatbuilding	24	24
boating	13	13