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
angleworms	20	20
anglice	14	14
anglicise	16	16
anglicises	17	17
anglicism	19	19
anglicisms	20	20
anglicization	30	30
anglicizations	31	31
anglicize	25	25
anglicized	27	27
anglicizing	30	30
angling	14	14
anglings	15	15
anglo	9	9
anglos	10	10
angora	9	9
angoras	10	10
angrier	10	10
angriest	11	11
angrily	13	13
angriness	13	13
angrinesses	15	15
angry	10	10
angst	8	8
angsted	11	11