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
algoid	10	10
algolagnia	17	17
algolagniac	21	21
algolagniacs	22	22
algolagnias	18	18
algological	21	21
algologies	16	16
algologist	16	16
algologists	17	17
algology	16	16
algor	8	8
algorism	14	14
algorisms	15	15
algorithm	17	17
algorithmic	22	22
algorithmically	30	30
algorithms	18	18
algors	9	9
alguacil	16	16
alguacils	17	17
alguazil	22	22
alguazils	23	23
algum	12	12
algums	13	13
aliasing	12	12