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
angstier	11	11
angstiest	12	12
angsting	14	14
angstrom	14	14
angstroms	15	15
angsts	9	9
angsty	11	11
anguine	12	12
anguish	13	13
anguished	16	16
anguishes	15	15
anguishing	19	19
angular	12	12
angularities	17	17
angularity	17	17
angularly	17	17
angulate	13	13
angulated	15	15
angulates	14	14
angulating	18	18
angulation	16	16
angulations	17	17
angulose	13	13
angulous	14	14
anhinga	13	13