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
yucking	20	20
yuga	9	9
yugas	10	10
yuking	16	16
yukking	21	21
yuppifying	27	27
zabaglione	26	26
zabagliones	27	27
zaftig	20	20
zag	14	14
zagged	20	20
zagging	23	23
zags	15	15
zapping	25	25
zastruga	20	20
zastrugi	20	20
zeitgeber	23	23
zeitgebers	24	24
zeitgeist	20	20
zeitgeists	21	21
zeroing	19	19
zesting	19	19
zeugma	21	21
zeugmas	22	22
zig	14	14