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
tangle	10	10
tangled	12	12
tanglement	18	18
tanglements	19	19
tangler	11	11
tanglers	12	12
tangles	11	11
tanglier	12	12
tangliest	13	13
tangling	15	15
tangly	12	12
tango	8	8
tangoed	11	11
tangoes	10	10
tangoing	14	14
tangos	9	9
tangram	13	13
tangrams	14	14
tangs	8	8
tangy	10	10
tankage	14	14
tankages	15	15
tanking	15	15
tannage	11	11
tannages	12	12