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
accumulating	27	27
accusing	18	18
accusingly	23	23
accustoming	24	24
acerbating	19	19
acetifying	21	21
acetylating	20	20
achieving	21	21
aching	14	14
achingly	19	19
achromatizing	33	33
acidifying	22	22
acidulating	20	20
acierating	16	16
acing	11	11
acknowledge	26	26
acknowledged	28	28
acknowledgedly	33	33
acknowledgement	34	34
acknowledges	27	27
acknowledging	31	31
acknowledgment	33	33
acknowledgments	34	34
acquainting	28	28
acquiescing	30	30