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
amalgamated	21	21
amalgamates	20	20
amalgamating	24	24
amalgamation	22	22
amalgamations	23	23
amalgamator	20	20
amalgamators	21	21
amalgams	17	17
amassing	14	14
amazing	22	22
amazingly	27	27
ambage	14	14
ambages	15	15
ambergris	17	17
ambergrises	19	19
ambigram	19	19
ambigrams	20	20
ambiguities	20	20
ambiguity	20	20
ambiguous	19	19
ambiguously	24	24
ambiguousness	24	24
ambitioning	21	21
ambling	17	17
ambulating	21	21