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
frigate	12	12
frigates	13	13
friges	11	11
frigged	15	15
frigging	18	18
fright	13	13
frighted	16	16
frighten	16	16
frightened	19	19
frightening	22	22
frighteningly	27	27
frightens	17	17
frightful	21	21
frightfully	26	26
frightfulness	26	26
frightfulnesses	28	28
frighting	19	19
frights	14	14
frigid	12	12
frigidities	17	17
frigidity	17	17
frigidly	17	17
frigidness	17	17
frigorific	21	21
frigs	10	10