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
wangun	14	14
wanguns	15	15
wanigan	14	14
wanigans	15	15
waning	13	13
wannigan	16	16
wannigans	17	17
wanning	15	15
wantage	13	13
wantages	14	14
wanting	14	14
wantoning	17	17
wappenschawing	35	35
wappenschawings	36	36
wapping	19	19
warbling	18	18
warding	14	14
wardrobing	20	20
warehousing	20	20
wargame	15	15
wargamed	17	17
wargamer	16	16
wargamers	17	17
wargames	16	16
wargaming	20	20