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
extubating	24	24
exuberating	25	25
exuding	19	19
exulting	20	20
exultingly	25	25
exuviating	25	25
eyeballing	20	20
eyebright	18	18
eyebrights	19	19
eyeglass	13	13
eyeglasses	15	15
eyeing	11	11
eyeleting	15	15
eyeletting	16	16
eyesight	14	14
eyesights	15	15
eyestrings	15	15
eying	10	10
fabling	17	17
fabricating	23	23
fabulating	21	21
facelifting	24	24
facepalming	27	27
faceting	17	17
facetings	18	18