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
anhingas	14	14
anilingus	15	15
anilinguses	17	17
animadverting	25	25
animalizing	28	28
animating	16	16
anisogamies	17	17
anisogamous	18	18
anisogamy	17	17
ankling	16	16
ankylosing	21	21
anlage	10	10
anlagen	12	12
anlages	11	11
annealing	15	15
annexing	20	20
annihilating	20	20
annotating	15	15
announcing	20	20
annoying	15	15
annoyingly	20	20
annualizing	27	27
annuitizing	26	26
annulling	17	17
annunciating	22	22