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
extolling	21	21
extorting	19	19
extracting	23	23
extraditing	22	22
extragalactic	29	29
extralegal	21	21
extralegally	26	26
extralinguistic	30	30
extralogical	26	26
extrapolating	27	27
extravagance	29	29
extravagances	30	30
extravagancies	31	31
extravagancy	31	31
extravagant	25	25
extravagantly	30	30
extravaganza	35	35
extravaganzas	36	36
extravagate	24	24
extravagated	26	26
extravagates	25	25
extravagating	29	29
extravasating	27	27
extricating	24	24
extruding	21	21