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
thudding	16	16
thug	9	9
thuggee	14	14
thuggees	15	15
thuggeries	17	17
thuggery	17	17
thuggish	17	17
thugs	10	10
thumbing	20	20
thumbtacking	31	31
thumping	20	20
thumpingly	25	25
thundering	18	18
thunderingly	23	23
thunderstriking	27	27
thunking	19	19
thwacking	24	24
thwapping	23	23
thwarting	17	17
thymectomizing	39	39
thyroglobulin	26	26
ticcing	16	16
ticketing	19	19
ticking	17	17
tickings	18	18