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
unguardedly	21	21
unguardedness	21	21
unguardednesses	23	23
unguarding	19	19
unguards	14	14
unguent	13	13
unguenta	14	14
unguents	14	14
ungues	11	11
unguessable	20	20
unguided	15	15
unguis	11	11
ungula	12	12
ungulae	13	13
ungular	13	13
ungulate	14	14
ungulates	15	15
unguled	14	14
unhairing	16	16
unhallowing	23	23
unhanding	18	18
unhang	13	13
unhanged	16	16
unhanging	19	19
unhangs	14	14