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
unpegging	21	21
unpegs	13	13
unpenning	19	19
unpeopling	22	22
unpicking	24	24
unpiling	17	17
unpinning	19	19
unplaiting	19	19
unpleasing	19	19
unplug	15	15
unplugged	21	21
unplugging	24	24
unplugs	16	16
unpregnant	19	19
unprepossessing	26	26
unpretending	22	22
unprivileged	25	25
unprogrammable	31	31
unprogrammed	26	26
unprogressive	24	24
unpromising	22	22
unpromisingly	27	27
unpuckering	27	27
unpurged	17	17
unpuzzling	38	38