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
emigrant	14	14
emigrants	15	15
emigrate	13	13
emigrated	15	15
emigrates	14	14
emigrating	18	18
emigration	16	16
emigrations	17	17
emigre	11	11
emigres	12	12
emitting	14	14
emmenagogue	23	23
emmenagogues	24	24
emoting	13	13
emotionalizing	31	31
empaling	18	18
empaneling	21	21
empanelling	23	23
empathising	22	22
empathizing	31	31
empennage	19	19
empennages	20	20
emphasising	22	22
emphasizing	31	31
emplacing	22	22