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
weighter	15	15
weighters	16	16
weightier	16	16
weightiest	17	17
weightily	19	19
weightiness	19	19
weighting	19	19
weightless	18	18
weightlessly	23	23
weightlessness	23	23
weights	14	14
weighty	16	16
weirding	15	15
welching	20	20
welcoming	22	22
welding	15	15
welling	15	15
wellspring	21	21
wellsprings	22	22
welshing	17	17
weltering	16	16
welterweight	23	23
welterweights	24	24
welting	14	14
weltings	15	15