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
cataloged	16	16
cataloger	15	15
catalogers	16	16
cataloging	19	19
catalogs	14	14
catalogue	16	16
catalogued	18	18
cataloguer	17	17
cataloguers	18	18
catalogues	17	17
cataloguing	21	21
catalysing	19	19
catalyzing	28	28
catapulting	22	22
catcalling	21	21
catching	19	19
catechizing	31	31
categoric	17	17
categorical	20	20
categorically	25	25
categories	15	15
categorise	15	15
categorised	17	17
categorises	16	16
categorising	20	20