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
engrained	14	14
engrainedly	19	19
engraining	17	17
engrains	12	12
engram	12	12
engramme	17	17
engrammes	18	18
engrams	13	13
engrave	14	14
engraved	16	16
engraver	15	15
engravers	16	16
engraves	15	15
engraving	19	19
engravings	20	20
engross	10	10
engrossed	13	13
engrosser	12	12
engrossers	13	13
engrosses	12	12
engrossing	16	16
engrossingly	21	21
engrossment	18	18
engrossments	19	19
engs	7	7