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
zigged	20	20
zigging	23	23
ziggurat	22	22
ziggurats	23	23
zigs	15	15
zigzag	28	28
zigzagged	34	34
zigzagging	37	37
zigzaggy	34	34
zigzags	29	29
zincifying	31	31
zincing	23	23
zincking	28	28
zing	16	16
zingani	20	20
zingano	20	20
zingara	19	19
zingare	19	19
zingari	19	19
zingaro	19	19
zinged	19	19
zinger	18	18
zingers	19	19
zingier	19	19
zingiest	20	20