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
crinkling	21	21
crippling	22	22
crispening	20	20
crisping	17	17
crisscrossing	22	22
criticising	20	20
criticizing	29	29
critiquing	26	26
croaking	18	18
crocheting	21	21
crocking	21	21
crofting	17	17
crooking	18	18
crooning	15	15
cropping	20	20
croqueting	26	26
croquignole	28	28
croquignoles	29	29
crossbanding	23	23
crossbarring	21	21
crossbreeding	23	23
crosscutting	22	22
crosshatching	26	26
crossing	14	14
crossings	15	15