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
whippings	23	23
whipsawing	24	24
whipstitching	29	29
whirligig	19	19
whirligigs	20	20
whirling	17	17
whirring	16	16
whirrying	19	19
whishing	18	18
whishting	19	19
whisking	20	20
whispering	21	21
whisperingly	26	26
whisperings	22	22
whisting	16	16
whistling	18	18
whistlings	19	19
whitening	18	18
whitenings	19	19
whitewashing	25	25
whitewashings	26	26
whitewing	20	20
whitewings	21	21
whiting	15	15
whitings	16	16