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
twinged	14	14
twingeing	18	18
twinges	13	13
twinging	17	17
twinight	16	16
twining	14	14
twinkling	21	21
twinklings	22	22
twinning	16	16
twinnings	17	17
twirling	15	15
twisting	14	14
twistings	15	15
twitching	20	20
twittering	16	16
twitting	14	14
tying	10	10
tyning	12	12
typecasting	22	22
typefounding	26	26
typesetting	19	19
typewriting	22	22
typifying	22	22
typing	14	14
typings	15	15