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
cogito	11	11
cogitos	12	12
cognac	15	15
cognacs	16	16
cognate	13	13
cognately	18	18
cognates	14	14
cognation	16	16
cognations	17	17
cognise	13	13
cognised	15	15
cognises	14	14
cognising	18	18
cognition	16	16
cognitional	19	19
cognitions	17	17
cognitive	19	19
cognitively	24	24
cognizable	29	29
cognizably	31	31
cognizance	29	29
cognizances	30	30
cognizant	25	25
cognize	22	22
cognized	24	24