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
clingiest	16	16
clinging	18	18
clings	13	13
clingstone	18	18
clingstones	19	19
clingy	15	15
clinkering	22	22
clinking	20	20
clipping	21	21
clippings	22	22
cliquing	25	25
clittering	17	17
cloaking	19	19
clobbering	23	23
clocking	22	22
clodhopping	27	27
clog	10	10
clogged	16	16
clogger	15	15
cloggers	16	16
cloggier	16	16
cloggiest	17	17
cloggily	19	19
clogging	19	19
cloggings	20	20