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
zinging	22	22
zings	17	17
zingy	19	19
zinkifying	32	32
zippering	27	27
zipping	25	25
zizzing	37	37
zizzling	39	39
zoftig	20	20
zombifying	33	33
zoning	19	19
zonings	20	20
zonking	24	24
zoogenic	23	23
zoogenies	21	21
zoogeny	21	21
zoogeographer	31	31
zoogeographers	32	32
zoogeographic	34	34
zoogeographical	37	37
zoogeography	32	32
zooglea	19	19
zoogleae	20	20
zoogleal	21	21
zoogleas	20	20