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
aliasings	13	13
alibiing	15	15
alienage	12	12
alienages	13	13
alienating	15	15
aliening	13	13
alight	11	11
alighted	14	14
alighting	17	17
alightment	19	19
alightments	20	20
alights	12	12
align	9	9
aligned	12	12
aligner	11	11
aligners	12	12
aligning	15	15
alignment	17	17
alignments	18	18
aligns	10	10
alimenting	18	18
alining	12	12
alkalifying	25	25
alkalinizing	31	31
alkalising	19	19