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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
swimming	20	20
swimmingly	25	25
swimmings	21	21
swindling	18	18
swing	11	11
swingby	18	18
swingbys	19	19
swinge	12	12
swinged	14	14
swingeing	18	18
swinger	13	13
swingers	14	14
swinges	13	13
swingier	14	14
swingiest	15	15
swinging	17	17
swingingest	20	20
swingingly	22	22
swingings	18	18
swingle	14	14
swingled	16	16
swingles	15	15
swingletree	18	18
swingletrees	19	19
swingling	19	19