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
wiggling	19	19
wiggly	16	16
wiggy	14	14
wight	12	12
wights	13	13
wigless	13	13
wiglet	12	12
wiglets	13	13
wiglike	17	17
wigmaker	20	20
wigmakers	21	21
wigs	9	9
wigwag	16	16
wigwagged	22	22
wigwagging	25	25
wigwags	17	17
wigwam	17	17
wigwams	18	18
wildcatting	22	22
wildering	17	17
wildfowling	26	26
wilding	15	15
wildings	16	16
wildling	17	17
wildlings	18	18