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
contemporizing	36	36
contending	19	19
contenting	18	18
contesting	17	17
contextualizing	40	40
contiguities	19	19
contiguity	19	19
contiguous	18	18
contiguously	23	23
contiguousness	23	23
contingence	22	22
contingences	23	23
contingencies	24	24
contingency	24	24
contingent	18	18
contingently	23	23
contingents	19	19
continuing	19	19
continuingly	24	24
contorting	17	17
contouring	18	18
contracting	21	21
contradicting	24	24
contrasting	18	18
contrastingly	23	23