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
borough	15	15
boroughs	16	16
borrowing	18	18
borrowings	19	19
boscage	15	15
boscages	16	16
boskage	16	16
boskages	17	17
bosoming	17	17
bossing	13	13
botanising	17	17
botanizing	26	26
botching	19	19
bothering	17	17
botoxing	21	21
bottling	15	15
bottlings	16	16
bottoming	18	18
bougainvillaea	27	27
bougainvillaeas	28	28
bougainvillea	26	26
bougainvilleas	27	27
bough	13	13
boughed	16	16
boughpot	19	19