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
draughtsman	21	21
draughtsmen	21	21
draughty	16	16
drawbridge	20	20
drawbridges	21	21
drawing	14	14
drawings	15	15
drawling	16	16
drawlingly	21	21
drawstring	17	17
drawstrings	18	18
drayage	12	12
drayages	13	13
draying	13	13
dreading	13	13
dreadnought	19	19
dreadnoughts	20	20
dreaming	15	15
dredge	10	10
dredged	12	12
dredger	11	11
dredgers	12	12
dredges	11	11
dredging	15	15
dredgings	16	16