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
waterlogging	23	23
waterlogs	15	15
watermarking	25	25
waterproofing	25	25
waterskiing	21	21
watertight	17	17
watertightness	22	22
wattage	12	12
wattages	13	13
wattling	15	15
wauchting	21	21
waugh	13	13
waught	14	14
waughted	17	17
waughting	20	20
waughts	15	15
wauking	18	18
wauling	15	15
waveguide	20	20
waveguides	21	21
wavelength	23	23
wavelengths	24	24
wavering	18	18
waveringly	23	23
waving	16	16