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
sleighing	17	17
sleighs	12	12
sleight	12	12
sleights	13	13
slenderizing	27	27
sleuthing	16	16
slewing	14	14
slicing	14	14
slickening	22	22
slicking	19	19
sliding	12	12
slight	11	11
slighted	14	14
slighter	13	13
slighters	14	14
slightest	14	14
slighting	17	17
slightingly	22	22
slightly	16	16
slightness	16	16
slights	12	12
sliming	14	14
slimming	18	18
slimmings	19	19
sling	9	9