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
whetting	16	16
whickering	25	25
whidding	18	18
whiffing	22	22
whiffling	24	24
whig	11	11
whigmaleerie	23	23
whigmaleeries	24	24
whigs	12	12
whiling	16	16
whimpering	24	24
whinge	14	14
whinged	16	16
whingeing	20	20
whinger	15	15
whingers	16	16
whinges	15	15
whingier	16	16
whingiest	17	17
whinging	19	19
whingy	16	16
whining	16	16
whiningly	21	21
whinnying	21	21
whipping	22	22