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
cagier	11	11
cagiest	12	12
cagily	14	14
caginess	14	14
caginesses	16	16
caging	14	14
cagoule	14	14
cagoules	15	15
cagy	11	11
cairngorm	18	18
cairngorms	19	19
cajoling	24	24
cakewalking	29	29
caking	16	16
calamining	21	21
calcifuge	22	22
calcifuges	23	23
calcifugous	25	25
calcifying	25	25
calcimining	25	25
calcining	20	20
calculating	23	23
calculatingly	28	28
calendaring	20	20
calendering	20	20