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
brailing	15	15
brailling	17	17
braining	15	15
brainstorming	23	23
brainwashing	24	24
braising	14	14
brakeage	17	17
brakeages	18	18
braking	17	17
brambling	22	22
branching	21	21
branding	16	16
brandings	17	17
brandishing	21	21
brandying	19	19
brannigan	17	17
brannigans	18	18
branning	16	16
brassage	13	13
brassages	14	14
brassing	14	14
bratticing	19	19
brattling	16	16
braunschweiger	29	29
braunschweigers	30	30