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
forgiven	18	18
forgiveness	21	21
forgivenesses	23	23
forgiver	17	17
forgivers	18	18
forgives	17	17
forgiving	21	21
forgivingly	26	26
forgivingness	26	26
forgo	10	10
forgoer	12	12
forgoers	13	13
forgoes	12	12
forgoing	16	16
forgone	13	13
forgot	11	11
forgotten	15	15
forjudge	24	24
forjudged	26	26
forjudges	25	25
forjudging	29	29
forking	17	17
forklifting	25	25
formalising	21	21
formalizing	30	30