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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
wag	8	8
wage	9	9
waged	11	11
wageless	14	14
wager	10	10
wagered	13	13
wagerer	12	12
wagerers	13	13
wagering	16	16
wagerings	17	17
wagers	11	11
wages	10	10
wageworker	22	22
wageworkers	23	23
wagged	14	14
wagger	13	13
waggeries	16	16
waggers	14	14
waggery	16	16
wagging	17	17
waggish	16	16
waggishly	21	21
waggishness	21	21
waggle	14	14
waggled	16	16