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
almighty	18	18
almsgiver	19	19
almsgivers	20	20
almsgiving	23	23
almsgivings	24	24
almug	12	12
almugs	13	13
alogical	15	15
alogically	20	20
along	9	9
alongshore	16	16
alongside	14	14
alpenglow	20	20
alpenglows	21	21
alphabeting	23	23
alphabetizing	34	34
alright	12	12
altercating	18	18
altering	12	12
alternating	16	16
although	16	16
altogether	15	15
aluminizing	29	29
amalgam	16	16
amalgamate	19	19