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
unhappening	25	25
unharnessing	20	20
unhasping	19	19
unhatting	16	16
unhedged	16	16
unheeding	17	17
unhelming	20	20
unhesitating	19	19
unhesitatingly	24	24
unhinge	14	14
unhinged	16	16
unhinges	15	15
unhinging	19	19
unhitching	22	22
unhomogenized	33	33
unhooding	17	17
unhooking	20	20
unhorsing	16	16
unhousing	17	17
unhung	14	14
unhusking	21	21
unhygienic	22	22
unialgal	14	14
unicycling	24	24
unideological	23	23