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
yogourt	12	12
yogourts	13	13
yogurt	11	11
yogurts	12	12
yoking	15	15
yomping	18	18
young	11	11
youngberries	21	21
youngberry	21	21
youngblood	21	21
youngbloods	22	22
younger	13	13
youngers	14	14
youngest	14	14
youngish	16	16
youngling	19	19
younglings	20	20
youngness	16	16
youngnesses	18	18
youngs	12	12
youngster	15	15
youngsters	16	16
youthening	19	19
yowing	14	14
yowling	16	16