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
exempting	25	25
exenterating	23	23
exercising	23	23
exergonic	22	22
exergual	19	19
exergue	17	17
exergues	18	18
exerting	18	18
exfiltrating	26	26
exfoliating	25	25
exhaling	21	21
exhausting	23	23
exhibiting	25	25
exhilarating	25	25
exhilaratingly	30	30
exhorting	21	21
exhuming	24	24
exigence	21	21
exigences	22	22
exigencies	23	23
exigency	23	23
exigent	17	17
exigently	22	22
exigible	21	21
exiguities	20	20