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
urbanologists	21	21
urbanology	20	20
urge	7	7
urged	9	9
urgencies	16	16
urgency	16	16
urgent	10	10
urgently	15	15
urger	8	8
urgers	9	9
urges	8	8
urging	12	12
urgingly	17	17
urgings	13	13
urinating	14	14
urinogenital	18	18
urogenital	15	15
urogram	13	13
urograms	14	14
urogynecologist	27	27
urogynecology	27	27
urologic	15	15
urological	18	18
urologies	13	13
urologist	13	13