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
winger	12	12
wingers	13	13
wingier	13	13
wingiest	14	14
winging	16	16
wingless	15	15
winglessness	20	20
winglet	14	14
winglets	15	15
winglike	19	19
wingman	17	17
wingmen	17	17
wingnut	15	15
wingnuts	16	16
wingover	18	18
wingovers	19	19
wings	11	11
wingspan	18	18
wingspans	19	19
wingspread	20	20
wingspreads	21	21
wingsuit	15	15
wingsuits	16	16
wingtip	16	16
wingtips	17	17