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
algaroba	14	14
algarobas	15	15
algarroba	15	15
algarrobas	16	16
algarrobo	15	15
algarrobos	16	16
algas	8	8
algebra	13	13
algebraic	18	18
algebraically	26	26
algebraist	16	16
algebraists	17	17
algebras	14	14
algerine	12	12
algerines	13	13
algicidal	17	17
algicide	15	15
algicides	16	16
algid	9	9
algidities	14	14
algidity	14	14
algin	9	9
alginate	12	12
alginates	13	13
algins	10	10