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
upsurges	15	15
upsurging	19	19
upsweeping	23	23
upswelling	22	22
upswing	17	17
upswinging	23	23
upswings	18	18
upswung	18	18
uptearing	16	16
upthrowing	22	22
upthrusting	21	21
uptight	15	15
uptightness	20	20
uptightnesses	22	22
uptilting	17	17
uptossing	16	16
upturning	18	18
upwafting	22	22
upwelling	21	21
upwellings	22	22
uranography	22	22
urbanising	18	18
urbanizing	27	27
urbanologies	20	20
urbanologist	20	20