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
aborting	14	14
abought	15	15
abounding	18	18
aboveground	23	23
abrading	15	15
abreacting	19	19
abridge	13	13
abridged	15	15
abridgement	21	21
abridgements	22	22
abridger	14	14
abridgers	15	15
abridges	14	14
abridging	18	18
abridgment	20	20
abridgments	21	21
abrogate	13	13
abrogated	15	15
abrogates	14	14
abrogating	18	18
abrogation	16	16
abrogations	17	17
abscessing	19	19
abscising	18	18
absconding	21	21