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
tanning	12	12
tannings	13	13
tantalising	16	16
tantalizing	25	25
tantalizingly	30	30
tapering	14	14
tapestrying	19	19
taping	12	12
tapings	13	13
tapping	16	16
tappings	17	17
tardigrade	14	14
tardigrades	15	15
targa	7	7
targas	8	8
targe	7	7
targes	8	8
target	8	8
targetable	16	16
targeted	11	11
targeting	14	14
targets	9	9
tariffing	18	18
taring	9	9
tarmacking	23	23