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
whanged	16	16
whangee	15	15
whangees	16	16
whanging	19	19
whangs	14	14
whapping	22	22
wharfage	18	18
wharfages	19	19
wharfing	19	19
wharfinger	21	21
wharfingers	22	22
wheatgrass	17	17
wheatgrasses	19	19
wheedling	19	19
wheeling	17	17
wheelings	18	18
wheelwright	24	24
wheelwrights	25	25
wheeping	19	19
wheepling	21	21
wheezing	25	25
whelming	20	20
whelping	20	20
wherethrough	24	24
wherrying	19	19