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
xerography	26	26
xeroradiography	32	32
xeroxing	25	25
xylograph	26	26
xylographer	28	28
xylographers	29	29
xylographic	31	31
xylographical	34	34
xylographies	29	29
xylographs	27	27
xylography	29	29
xylophagous	29	29
yabbering	20	20
yachting	18	18
yachtings	19	19
yacking	19	19
yaffing	18	18
yag	7	7
yage	8	8
yager	9	9
yagers	10	10
yages	9	9
yagi	8	8
yagis	9	9
yags	8	8