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
gilly	11	11
gillyflower	24	24
gillyflowers	25	25
gillying	17	17
gilt	7	7
gilthead	14	14
giltheads	15	15
gilts	8	8
gimbal	15	15
gimbaled	18	18
gimbaling	21	21
gimballed	20	20
gimballing	23	23
gimbals	16	16
gimcrack	23	23
gimcrackeries	28	28
gimcrackery	28	28
gimcracks	24	24
gimel	11	11
gimels	12	12
gimlet	12	12
gimleted	15	15
gimleting	18	18
gimlets	13	13
gimmal	15	15