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
uppercasing	24	24
uppercutting	26	26
uppiling	19	19
upping	16	16
uppings	17	17
uppropping	26	26
upraising	16	16
uprating	15	15
upreaching	22	22
uprearing	16	16
upright	15	15
uprighted	18	18
uprighting	21	21
uprightly	20	20
uprightness	20	20
uprightnesses	22	22
uprights	16	16
uprising	15	15
uprisings	16	16
uprooting	16	16
uprousing	17	17
uprushing	19	19
upscaling	20	20
upselling	18	18
upsending	18	18