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
unstopping	21	21
unstrapping	22	22
unstring	13	13
unstringing	19	19
unstrings	14	14
unstrung	14	14
unstung	13	13
unsung	12	12
unsurprising	21	21
unsurprisingly	26	26
unsuspecting	24	24
unswathing	20	20
unswearing	18	18
unswerving	22	22
untacking	21	21
untagged	15	15
untangle	14	14
untangled	16	16
untangles	15	15
untangling	19	19
untaught	15	15
unteaching	20	20
untethering	18	18
unthawing	19	19
unthinking	22	22