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
boosting	14	14
booting	13	13
bootleg	13	13
bootlegged	19	19
bootlegger	18	18
bootleggers	19	19
bootlegging	22	22
bootlegs	14	14
bootlicking	25	25
bootstrapping	25	25
boozing	22	22
boozings	23	23
bopping	19	19
borage	11	11
borages	12	12
borating	14	14
borborygmi	23	23
borborygmus	25	25
bordering	16	16
boring	12	12
boringly	17	17
boringness	17	17
borings	13	13
borking	17	17
borkings	18	18