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
escargots	14	14
escarping	18	18
eschatological	26	26
eschatologies	21	21
eschatology	21	21
escheating	18	18
eschewing	20	20
escorting	15	15
escoting	14	14
escrowing	18	18
escuage	13	13
escuages	14	14
esophageal	18	18
esophagi	15	15
esophagitides	21	21
esophagitis	18	18
esophagus	17	17
espaliering	18	18
espiegle	14	14
espionage	15	15
espionages	16	16
espousing	16	16
espying	15	15
esquiring	22	22
essaying	13	13