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
emplaning	20	20
employing	21	21
empoisoning	21	21
empowering	22	22
emptings	17	17
emptying	19	19
empurpling	24	24
emulating	17	17
emulsifying	24	24
enabling	16	16
enacting	15	15
enameling	17	17
enamelling	19	19
enamoring	16	16
enamouring	18	18
encage	12	12
encaged	14	14
encages	13	13
encaging	17	17
encamping	22	22
encapsulating	25	25
encapsuling	23	23
encashing	18	18
encasing	15	15
encephalitogen	27	27