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
angeling	15	15
angelologies	19	19
angelologist	19	19
angelologists	20	20
angelology	19	19
angels	10	10
angelus	12	12
angeluses	14	14
anger	8	8
angered	11	11
angering	14	14
angerless	13	13
angerly	13	13
angers	9	9
angina	10	10
anginal	12	12
anginas	11	11
anginose	12	12
anginous	13	13
angiogeneses	18	18
angiogenesis	18	18
angiogenic	19	19
angiogram	17	17
angiograms	18	18
angiographic	25	25