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
wenching	20	20
wendigo	14	14
wendigos	15	15
wending	15	15
weregild	15	15
weregilds	16	16
wergeld	14	14
wergelds	15	15
wergelt	13	13
wergelts	14	14
wergild	14	14
wergilds	15	15
westering	15	15
westernising	19	19
westernizing	28	28
westing	13	13
westings	14	14
wetting	13	13
wettings	14	14
whacking	23	23
whackings	24	24
whaling	16	16
whalings	17	17
whamming	22	22
whang	13	13