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
thing	10	10
thingamabob	25	25
thingamabobs	26	26
thingamajig	30	30
thingamajigs	31	31
thingie	12	12
thingies	13	13
thingness	15	15
thingnesses	17	17
things	11	11
thingumajig	31	31
thingumajigs	32	32
thingummies	23	23
thingummy	23	23
thingy	13	13
thinking	18	18
thinkingly	23	23
thinkingness	23	23
thinkings	19	19
thinning	15	15
thirlage	13	13
thirlages	14	14
thirling	14	14
thirsting	14	14
thirtysomething	27	27