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
apophyges	21	21
apostatising	18	18
apostatizing	27	27
apostrophising	25	25
apostrophizing	34	34
apothegm	18	18
apothegmatic	25	25
apothegms	19	19
apotheosizing	30	30
appalling	20	20
appallingly	25	25
appanage	17	17
appanages	18	18
appareling	20	20
apparelling	22	22
appealing	19	19
appealingly	24	24
appearing	18	18
appeasing	18	18
appendage	19	19
appendages	20	20
appending	20	20
apperceiving	28	28
appertaining	22	22
appetising	19	19