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
bourgie	13	13
bourgier	14	14
bourgies	14	14
bourgiest	15	15
bourgs	12	12
bousing	14	14
bowdlerising	23	23
boweling	18	18
bowelling	20	20
bowering	17	17
bowhunting	23	23
bowing	15	15
bowingly	20	20
bowings	16	16
bowleg	15	15
bowlegged	21	21
bowlegs	16	16
bowling	17	17
bowlings	18	18
bowsing	16	16
bowstring	18	18
bowstrings	19	19
bowwowing	24	24
boxhauling	27	27
boxing	19	19