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
yeanling	15	15
yeanlings	16	16
yearling	14	14
yearlings	15	15
yearlong	14	14
yearning	14	14
yearningly	19	19
yearnings	15	15
yeasting	13	13
yegg	10	10
yeggman	17	17
yeggmen	17	17
yeggs	11	11
yelling	14	14
yellings	15	15
yellowing	19	19
yellowlegs	20	20
yelping	16	16
yenning	14	14
yerking	16	16
yessing	12	12
yesternight	18	18
yesternights	19	19
yeuking	17	17
yielding	15	15