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
winding	15	15
windings	16	16
windjamming	34	34
windlassing	20	20
windling	17	17
windlings	18	18
windmilling	24	24
windowing	20	20
windrowing	21	21
windsurfing	23	23
wineglass	16	16
wineglasses	18	18
winegrower	19	19
winegrowers	20	20
wing	10	10
wingback	24	24
wingbacks	25	25
wingbeat	17	17
wingbeats	18	18
wingbow	19	19
wingbows	20	20
wingding	18	18
wingdings	19	19
winged	13	13
wingedly	18	18