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
dodgery	13	13
dodges	10	10
dodgier	11	11
dodgiest	12	12
dodginess	14	14
dodginesses	16	16
dodging	14	14
dodgy	11	11
doffing	17	17
dog	6	6
dogbane	14	14
dogbanes	15	15
dogberries	16	16
dogberry	16	16
dogcart	13	13
dogcarts	14	14
dogcatcher	21	21
dogcatchers	22	22
dogdom	13	13
dogdoms	14	14
doge	7	7
dogear	9	9
dogeared	12	12
dogearing	15	15
dogears	10	10