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
teenager	11	11
teenagers	12	12
teetering	12	12
teething	13	13
teethings	14	14
teethridge	15	15
teetotaling	15	15
teetotalling	17	17
teg	5	5
tegg	8	8
teggs	9	9
tegmen	12	12
tegmenta	14	14
tegmental	16	16
tegmentum	19	19
tegmina	13	13
tegminal	15	15
tegs	6	6
tegu	7	7
tegua	8	8
teguas	9	9
tegula	10	10
tegulae	11	11
tegular	11	11
tegumen	14	14