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
arcings	13	13
arcking	17	17
arctangent	17	17
arctangents	18	18
areg	6	6
areologies	13	13
areology	13	13
argal	8	8
argala	9	9
argalas	10	10
argali	9	9
argalis	10	10
argals	9	9
argent	9	9
argental	12	12
argentic	14	14
argentiferous	20	20
argentite	12	12
argentites	13	13
argents	10	10
argentum	15	15
argentums	16	16
argh	8	8
argil	8	8
argillaceous	20	20