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
washbags	18	18
washing	15	15
washings	16	16
washrag	14	14
washrags	15	15
wassailing	17	17
wastage	12	12
wastages	13	13
wasting	13	13
watchdog	19	19
watchdogged	25	25
watchdogging	28	28
watchdogs	20	20
watching	19	19
watchmaking	29	29
waterage	13	13
waterages	14	14
waterboarding	23	23
waterdog	14	14
waterdogs	15	15
waterfowling	25	25
watering	14	14
waterings	15	15
waterlog	14	14
waterlogged	20	20