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
gantelopes	17	17
gantlet	11	11
gantleted	14	14
gantleting	17	17
gantlets	12	12
gantline	13	13
gantlines	14	14
gantlope	15	15
gantlopes	16	16
gantries	11	11
gantry	11	11
ganymede	17	17
ganymedes	18	18
ganzfeld	25	25
ganzfelds	26	26
gaol	7	7
gaolbird	15	15
gaolbirds	16	16
gaoled	10	10
gaoler	9	9
gaolers	10	10
gaoling	13	13
gaols	8	8
gap	8	8
gape	9	9