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
defibrinating	24	24
defilading	19	19
defiling	16	16
defining	16	16
definitizing	29	29
deflagrate	17	17
deflagrated	19	19
deflagrates	18	18
deflagrating	22	22
deflagration	20	20
deflagrations	21	21
deflating	17	17
defleaing	17	17
deflecting	21	21
deflowering	22	22
defoaming	19	19
defocusing	21	21
defocussing	22	22
defog	11	11
defogged	17	17
defogger	16	16
defoggers	17	17
defogging	20	20
defogs	12	12
defoliating	19	19