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
upsetting	16	16
upshifting	22	22
upshooting	19	19
upsizing	24	24
upskilling	23	23
upsoaring	16	16
upsprang	18	18
upspring	18	18
upspringing	24	24
upsprings	19	19
upsprung	19	19
upstage	13	13
upstaged	15	15
upstager	14	14
upstagers	15	15
upstages	14	14
upstaging	18	18
upstanding	19	19
upstandingness	24	24
upstaring	16	16
upstarting	17	17
upstepping	23	23
upstirring	17	17
upsurge	14	14
upsurged	16	16