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
appetizing	28	28
appetizingly	33	33
applauding	22	22
appliqueing	31	31
applying	20	20
appoggiatura	23	23
appoggiaturas	24	24
appointing	20	20
apportioning	22	22
apposing	17	17
appraising	19	19
appraisingly	24	24
appreciating	24	24
apprehending	25	25
apprenticing	25	25
appressing	19	19
apprising	18	18
apprizing	27	27
approaching	25	25
approbating	23	23
appropriating	25	25
approving	22	22
approvingly	27	27
approximating	32	32
aproning	15	15