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
airing	9	9
airings	10	10
airlifting	17	17
airmailing	17	17
airproofing	20	20
airthing	13	13
airtight	12	12
airtightness	17	17
airtightnesses	19	19
airting	10	10
ajuga	17	17
ajugas	18	18
alang	9	9
alarming	15	15
alarmingly	20	20
alaruming	17	17
alchemizing	32	32
alegar	9	9
alegars	10	10
alerting	12	12
alga	7	7
algae	8	8
algaecide	16	16
algaecides	17	17
algal	9	9