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
dripping	18	18
drippings	19	19
driveling	18	18
drivelling	20	20
driving	15	15
drivings	16	16
drizzling	32	32
drizzlingly	37	37
drogue	10	10
drogues	11	11
drolling	14	14
drongo	10	10
drongoes	12	12
drongos	11	11
droning	12	12
droningly	17	17
drooling	13	13
drooping	15	15
droopingly	20	20
droplight	18	18
droplights	19	19
dropping	18	18
droppings	19	19
drought	13	13
droughtier	16	16