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
arcading	15	15
arcadings	16	16
archaeological	26	26
archaeologies	21	21
archaeologist	21	21
archaeologists	22	22
archaeology	21	21
archaising	18	18
archaizing	27	27
archangel	18	18
archangelic	23	23
archangels	19	19
archegonia	18	18
archegonial	20	20
archegonium	23	23
archeologies	20	20
archeology	20	20
arching	15	15
archings	16	16
archipelagic	26	26
archipelago	22	22
archipelagoes	24	24
archipelagos	23	23
archiving	21	21
arcing	12	12