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
yakking	20	20
yammering	20	20
yang	9	9
yangs	10	10
yanking	17	17
yapping	18	18
yardage	12	12
yardages	13	13
yarding	13	13
yarning	13	13
yatagan	12	12
yatagans	13	13
yataghan	15	15
yataghans	16	16
yattering	14	14
yauping	16	16
yawing	14	14
yawling	16	16
yawning	16	16
yawningly	21	21
yawping	18	18
yawpings	19	19
yealing	13	13
yealings	14	14
yeaning	13	13