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
teletyping	19	19
televangelism	25	25
televangelist	22	22
televangelists	23	23
televiewing	22	22
televising	18	18
teleworking	22	22
telexing	19	19
telfering	16	16
telling	12	12
tellingly	17	17
telneting	14	14
telnetting	15	15
telogen	11	11
telogens	12	12
telphering	19	19
tempering	18	18
tempesting	19	19
temping	16	16
temporalizing	32	32
temporising	20	20
temporizing	29	29
tempting	17	17
temptingly	22	22
tenanting	14	14