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
glittering	16	16
glitteringly	21	21
glitters	11	11
glittery	13	13
glitz	17	17
glitzed	20	20
glitzes	19	19
glitzier	20	20
glitziest	21	21
glitzily	23	23
glitziness	23	23
glitzing	23	23
glitzy	20	20
gloam	11	11
gloaming	17	17
gloamings	18	18
gloams	12	12
gloat	8	8
gloated	11	11
gloater	10	10
gloaters	11	11
gloating	14	14
gloatingly	19	19
gloats	9	9
glob	10	10