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
straightener	17	17
straighteners	18	18
straightening	21	21
straightens	16	16
straighter	14	14
straightest	15	15
straightforward	26	26
straighting	18	18
straightish	17	17
straightjacket	34	34
straightjackets	35	35
straightlaced	22	22
straightly	17	17
straightness	17	17
straights	13	13
straightway	20	20
straining	13	13
straitening	15	15
stranding	14	14
strang	9	9
strange	10	10
strangely	15	15
strangeness	15	15
stranger	11	11
strangered	14	14