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
excogitate	22	22
excogitated	24	24
excogitates	23	23
excogitating	27	27
excogitation	25	25
excogitations	26	26
excogitative	28	28
excommunicating	39	39
excoriating	24	24
excreting	22	22
excruciating	29	29
excruciatingly	34	34
exculpating	29	29
excusing	22	22
execrating	23	23
executing	23	23
exegeses	17	17
exegesis	17	17
exegete	16	16
exegetes	17	17
exegetic	20	20
exegetical	23	23
exegetist	18	18
exegetists	19	19
exemplifying	34	34