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
widgets	13	13
widowing	18	18
wielding	16	16
wifing	15	15
wig	8	8
wigan	11	11
wigans	12	12
wigeon	12	12
wigeons	13	13
wigged	14	14
wigger	13	13
wiggeries	16	16
wiggers	14	14
wiggery	16	16
wiggier	14	14
wiggiest	15	15
wigging	17	17
wiggings	18	18
wiggle	14	14
wiggled	16	16
wiggler	15	15
wigglers	16	16
wiggles	15	15
wigglier	16	16
wiggliest	17	17