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
contravening	24	24
contributing	23	23
contriving	21	21
controlling	20	20
controverting	24	24
contusing	17	17
convalescing	27	27
convecting	24	24
convening	21	21
conventing	22	22
converge	18	18
converged	20	20
convergence	25	25
convergences	26	26
convergencies	27	27
convergency	27	27
convergent	21	21
converges	19	19
converging	23	23
conversating	23	23
conversing	21	21
converting	21	21
conveyancing	29	29
conveying	22	22
conveyorising	26	26