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
wronging	17	17
wrongly	16	16
wrongness	16	16
wrongnesses	18	18
wrongs	12	12
wrought	15	15
wrung	12	12
wrying	14	14
wuthering	18	18
wyling	15	15
wysiwyg	19	19
wyting	14	14
xenodiagnoses	25	25
xenodiagnosis	25	25
xenodiagnostic	29	29
xenogamies	23	23
xenogamy	23	23
xenogeneic	24	24
xenogenies	21	21
xenogeny	21	21
xenograft	22	22
xenografts	23	23
xerographic	28	28
xerographically	36	36
xerographies	26	26