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
gourami	13	13
gouramies	15	15
gouramis	14	14
gourd	9	9
gourde	10	10
gourdes	11	11
gourdful	17	17
gourdfuls	18	18
gourds	10	10
gourmand	16	16
gourmandise	19	19
gourmandises	20	20
gourmandism	22	22
gourmandize	28	28
gourmandized	30	30
gourmandizes	29	29
gourmandizing	33	33
gourmands	17	17
gourmet	13	13
gourmets	14	14
gout	7	7
goutier	10	10
goutiest	11	11
goutily	13	13
gouts	8	8