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
burglarizes	27	27
burglarizing	31	31
burglarproof	25	25
burglars	15	15
burglary	17	17
burgle	13	13
burgled	15	15
burgles	14	14
burgling	18	18
burgomaster	20	20
burgomasters	21	21
burgonet	15	15
burgonets	16	16
burgoo	12	12
burgoos	13	13
burgout	14	14
burgouts	15	15
burgrave	18	18
burgraves	19	19
burgs	11	11
burgundies	19	19
burgundy	19	19
burking	18	18
burlesquing	29	29
burling	15	15