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
antibug	14	14
antibusing	18	18
anticaking	21	21
anticarcinogen	25	25
anticarcinogens	26	26
anticholinergic	28	28
anticipating	22	22
anticking	20	20
anticling	17	17
anticlotting	20	20
anticoagulant	22	22
anticoagulants	23	23
antidoting	15	15
antidrug	13	13
antidumping	23	23
antiestrogen	16	16
antiestrogens	17	17
antiferromagnet	25	25
antifoaming	21	21
antifog	13	13
antifogging	22	22
antifouling	20	20
antifungal	19	19
antifungals	20	20
antigang	14	14