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
tendering	14	14
tenderizing	25	25
tending	12	12
tenge	8	8
tenges	9	9
tenoning	13	13
tensing	11	11
tensioning	15	15
tentage	10	10
tentages	11	11
tentering	13	13
tenting	11	11
tenuring	13	13
tepefying	20	20
teratogen	12	12
teratogenesis	16	16
teratogenic	17	17
teratogenicity	22	22
teratogens	13	13
teratologic	17	17
teratological	20	20
teratologist	15	15
teratologists	16	16
teratology	15	15
terga	7	7