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
dangs	9	9
dapping	17	17
dappling	19	19
daring	10	10
daringly	15	15
daringness	15	15
darings	11	11
darkening	18	18
darking	15	15
darkling	17	17
darklings	18	18
darling	12	12
darlingly	17	17
darlingness	17	17
darlings	13	13
darning	12	12
darnings	13	13
darting	11	11
dartling	13	13
dashing	13	13
dashingly	18	18
databasing	17	17
datelining	16	16
dating	10	10
datings	11	11