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
zygomorphy	33	33
zygose	19	19
zygoses	20	20
zygosis	20	20
zygosities	23	23
zygosity	23	23
zygospore	25	25
zygospores	26	26
zygote	19	19
zygotene	22	22
zygotenes	23	23
zygotes	20	20
zygotic	23	23
zymogen	24	24
zymogene	25	25
zymogenes	26	26
zymogens	25	25
zymogram	27	27
zymograms	28	28
zymologies	27	27
zymology	27	27
zymurgies	26	26
zymurgy	26	26