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
vanishing	19	19
vanishingly	24	24
vanning	16	16
vanpooling	22	22
vanquishing	31	31
vantage	14	14
vantages	15	15
vaping	16	16
vaporing	18	18
vaporings	19	19
vaporising	20	20
vaporizing	29	29
vapouring	20	20
variating	16	16
variegate	15	15
variegated	17	17
variegates	16	16
variegating	20	20
variegation	18	18
variegations	19	19
variegator	16	16
variegators	17	17
varnishing	20	20
varooming	19	19
varying	16	16