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
braving	17	17
bravoing	18	18
brawling	18	18
braying	15	15
brazening	25	25
brazing	22	22
breaching	20	20
breading	15	15
breadwinning	24	24
breakage	17	17
breakages	18	18
breakfasting	25	25
breaking	18	18
breakings	19	19
breakthrough	26	26
breakthroughs	27	27
breaming	17	17
breastfeeding	23	23
breasting	15	15
breathing	17	17
breathings	18	18
breathtaking	24	24
breathtakingly	29	29
brecciating	23	23
breeching	20	20