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
anthologists	18	18
anthologize	26	26
anthologized	28	28
anthologizer	27	27
anthologizers	28	28
anthologizes	27	27
anthologizing	31	31
anthology	17	17
anthropogenic	25	25
anthropological	28	28
anthropologies	23	23
anthropologist	23	23
anthropologists	24	24
anthropology	23	23
anthropophagi	26	26
anthropophagies	28	28
anthropophagous	29	29
anthropophagus	28	28
anthropophagy	28	28
antiaging	15	15
antialiasing	17	17
antialiasings	18	18
antiallergenic	23	23
antibonding	20	20
antibourgeois	20	20