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
upgraded	16	16
upgrader	15	15
upgraders	16	16
upgrades	15	15
upgrading	19	19
upgrew	15	15
upgrow	15	15
upgrowing	21	21
upgrown	17	17
upgrows	16	16
upgrowth	19	19
upgrowths	20	20
upheaping	21	21
upheaving	22	22
uphoarding	20	20
upholding	20	20
upholstering	22	22
upleaping	20	20
uplifting	20	20
uplight	16	16
uplighted	19	19
uplighting	22	22
uplights	17	17
uplinking	22	22
uploading	18	18