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
ufologists	17	17
ufology	16	16
ugh	8	8
ughs	9	9
uglier	10	10
uglies	10	10
ugliest	11	11
uglification	23	23
uglified	16	16
uglifier	15	15
uglifiers	16	16
uglifies	15	15
uglify	15	15
uglifying	21	21
uglily	13	13
ugliness	13	13
uglinesses	15	15
ugly	10	10
ugsome	12	12
ulcerating	18	18
ulcering	16	16
ulcerogenic	22	22
ullage	11	11
ullaged	13	13
ullages	12	12