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
wagsome	15	15
wagtail	13	13
wagtails	14	14
wagyu	13	13
waifing	16	16
wailing	14	14
wainscoting	21	21
wainscotings	22	22
wainscotting	22	22
wainscottings	23	23
wainwright	21	21
wainwrights	22	22
wairing	13	13
waisting	14	14
waistings	15	15
waitering	15	15
waiting	13	13
waitings	14	14
waitlisting	18	18
waitressing	17	17
waiving	17	17
wakeboarding	26	26
wakening	19	19
wakenings	20	20
waking	16	16