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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
glucoside	17	17
glucosides	18	18
glucosidic	21	21
glucuronidase	23	23
glucuronidases	24	24
glucuronide	21	21
glucuronides	22	22
glue	8	8
glued	10	10
glueing	14	14
gluelike	17	17
gluepot	14	14
gluepots	15	15
gluer	9	9
gluers	10	10
glues	9	9
gluey	11	11
glug	10	10
glugged	16	16
glugging	19	19
glugs	11	11
gluhwein	18	18
gluhweins	19	19
gluier	10	10
gluiest	11	11