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
zoogloea	20	20
zoogloeae	21	21
zoogloeas	21	21
zoologic	23	23
zoological	26	26
zoologically	31	31
zoologies	21	21
zoologist	21	21
zoologists	22	22
zoology	21	21
zooming	22	22
zooning	20	20
zoosporangia	27	27
zoosporangium	32	32
zugzwang	35	35
zugzwangs	36	36
zygapophysis	35	35
zygodactyl	30	30
zygodactylous	34	34
zygoid	20	20
zygoma	22	22
zygomas	23	23
zygomata	24	24
zygomatic	28	28
zygomorphic	35	35