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
apologetically	27	27
apologetics	20	20
apologia	14	14
apologiae	15	15
apologias	15	15
apologies	15	15
apologise	15	15
apologised	17	17
apologises	16	16
apologising	20	20
apologist	15	15
apologists	16	16
apologize	24	24
apologized	26	26
apologizer	25	25
apologizers	26	26
apologizes	25	25
apologizing	29	29
apologs	13	13
apologue	15	15
apologues	16	16
apology	15	15
apophthegm	25	25
apophthegms	26	26
apophyge	20	20