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
eradiating	14	14
eradicating	18	18
erasing	10	10
erecting	14	14
erelong	11	11
erg	5	5
ergastic	13	13
ergastoplasm	21	21
ergastoplasmic	26	26
ergastoplasms	22	22
ergate	8	8
ergates	9	9
ergative	14	14
ergatives	15	15
ergo	6	6
ergodic	13	13
ergodicity	18	18
ergogenic	17	17
ergograph	18	18
ergographs	19	19
ergometer	14	14
ergometers	15	15
ergometric	18	18
ergonomic	18	18
ergonomically	26	26