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
anatomising	18	18
anatomizing	27	27
ancestoring	18	18
anchorage	17	17
anchorages	18	18
anchoring	18	18
androgen	13	13
androgeneses	17	17
androgenesis	17	17
androgenetic	20	20
androgenic	18	18
androgens	14	14
androgyne	16	16
androgynes	17	17
androgynies	18	18
androgynous	19	19
androgynously	24	24
androgyny	18	18
andrologies	16	16
andrology	16	16
anearing	12	12
anecdotage	17	17
anecdotages	18	18
aneling	12	12
anemograph	21	21