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
abseiling	16	16
absenting	16	16
absolutizing	29	29
absolving	20	20
absorbing	18	18
absorbingly	23	23
abstaining	17	17
absterge	13	13
absterged	15	15
absterges	14	14
absterging	18	18
abstracting	20	20
abstricting	20	20
abuilding	18	18
abusing	14	14
abutting	15	15
abyeing	15	15
abying	14	14
acceding	18	18
accelerating	22	22
acceleratingly	27	27
accenting	19	19
accentuating	23	23
accepting	21	21
acceptingly	26	26