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
embargoed	18	18
embargoes	17	17
embargoing	21	21
embarking	22	22
embarrassing	21	21
embarrassingly	26	26
embarring	18	18
embassage	17	17
embassages	18	18
embattling	20	20
embaying	19	19
embedding	20	20
embeddings	21	21
embellishing	25	25
embezzling	38	38
embiggen	19	19
embiggened	22	22
embiggening	25	25
embiggens	20	20
embittering	20	20
emblazing	28	28
emblazoning	31	31
emblematizing	35	35
embleming	22	22
embodying	21	21