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
sullying	16	16
sulphating	20	20
sulphuring	21	21
sulphurising	23	23
summarising	21	21
summarizing	30	30
summating	19	19
summering	19	19
summerlong	21	21
summersaulting	26	26
summing	17	17
summiting	19	19
summoning	20	20
summonsing	21	21
sunbathing	20	20
sunburning	20	20
sundering	15	15
sundog	11	11
sundogs	12	12
sundowning	20	20
sung	8	8
sunglass	13	13
sunglasses	15	15
sunglow	15	15
sunglows	16	16