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
waggles	15	15
wagglier	16	16
waggliest	17	17
waggling	19	19
waggly	16	16
waggon	14	14
waggoned	17	17
waggoner	16	16
waggoners	17	17
waggoning	20	20
waggons	15	15
waging	14	14
wagon	11	11
wagonage	16	16
wagonages	17	17
wagoned	14	14
wagoner	13	13
wagoners	14	14
wagonette	15	15
wagonettes	16	16
wagoning	17	17
wagonload	17	17
wagonloads	18	18
wagons	12	12
wags	9	9