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
tergal	9	9
tergite	9	9
tergites	10	10
tergiversate	18	18
tergiversated	20	20
tergiversates	19	19
tergiversating	23	23
tergiversation	21	21
tergiversations	22	22
tergiversator	19	19
tergiversators	20	20
tergum	12	12
termagant	15	15
termagants	16	16
terminating	18	18
terming	13	13
terminological	25	25
terminologies	20	20
terminology	20	20
terracing	15	15
terraforming	21	21
terrifying	18	18
terrifyingly	23	23
terrigenous	15	15
terrorising	14	14