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
vainglory	19	19
valancing	21	21
valeting	16	16
valgoid	15	15
valgus	14	14
valguses	16	16
validating	19	19
valorising	18	18
valorizing	27	27
valuating	18	18
valuing	16	16
valving	19	19
vamoosing	19	19
vamosing	18	18
vamping	20	20
vandalising	21	21
vandalizing	30	30
vang	11	11
vangs	12	12
vanguard	17	17
vanguardism	23	23
vanguardisms	24	24
vanguardist	20	20
vanguardists	21	21
vanguards	18	18