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
slinger	11	11
slingers	12	12
slinging	15	15
slings	10	10
slingshot	15	15
slingshots	16	16
slinking	17	17
slipforming	24	24
sliping	14	14
slippage	17	17
slippages	18	18
slipping	18	18
slithering	16	16
slitting	12	12
slivering	17	17
slobbering	20	20
slog	7	7
slogan	10	10
sloganed	13	13
sloganeer	13	13
sloganeered	16	16
sloganeering	19	19
sloganeers	14	14
sloganize	22	22
sloganized	24	24