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
wingy	13	13
wining	13	13
winking	18	18
winkling	20	20
winning	15	15
winningest	18	18
winningly	20	20
winnings	16	16
winnowing	20	20
wintergreen	18	18
wintering	16	16
winterizing	27	27
wintling	16	16
wiping	15	15
wiredrawing	21	21
wirelessing	18	18
wiretapping	23	23
wiring	12	12
wirings	13	13
wisecracking	28	28
wiseguy	15	15
wiseguys	16	16
wishing	15	15
wising	12	12
wisping	16	16