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
boogy	12	12
boogying	18	18
boogyman	19	19
boogymen	19	19
boohooing	17	17
booing	12	12
bookbag	19	19
bookbags	20	20
bookbinding	26	26
bookending	22	22
booking	17	17
bookings	18	18
bookkeeping	28	28
bookmaking	27	27
bookmarking	28	28
bookselling	23	23
boomerang	18	18
boomeranged	21	21
boomeranging	24	24
boomerangs	19	19
booming	16	16
boondoggle	20	20
boondoggler	21	21
boondogglers	22	22
boondoggles	21	21