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
bologna	14	14
bolognas	15	15
bolshevizing	34	34
bolstering	17	17
bolting	14	14
bombarding	23	23
bombinating	24	24
bombing	19	19
bombings	20	20
bombsight	22	22
bombsights	23	23
bondage	14	14
bondages	15	15
bonding	15	15
bondings	16	16
bonefishing	23	23
bong	10	10
bonged	13	13
bonging	16	16
bongo	11	11
bongoes	13	13
bongoist	14	14
bongoists	15	15
bongos	12	12
bongs	11	11