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
devaluating	21	21
devaluing	19	19
devastating	19	19
devastatingly	24	24
deveining	18	18
develing	17	17
developing	22	22
devesting	17	17
deviating	17	17
deviling	17	17
devilling	19	19
devising	16	16
devitalizing	30	30
devitrifying	25	25
devocalizing	33	33
devoicing	20	20
devolving	22	22
devoting	16	16
devouring	18	18
dewatering	17	17
dewaxing	22	22
dewing	13	13
dewooling	17	17
deworming	19	19
dezincing	26	26