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
bridgeable	20	20
bridged	14	14
bridgehead	19	19
bridgeheads	20	20
bridgeless	17	17
bridges	13	13
bridgework	23	23
bridgeworks	24	24
bridging	17	17
bridgings	18	18
bridling	16	16
briefing	17	17
briefings	18	18
brig	9	9
brigade	13	13
brigaded	15	15
brigades	14	14
brigadier	15	15
brigadiers	16	16
brigading	18	18
brigand	14	14
brigandage	19	19
brigandages	20	20
brigandine	18	18
brigandines	19	19