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
greaten	10	10
greatened	13	13
greatening	16	16
greatens	11	11
greater	9	9
greatest	10	10
greathearted	17	17
greatheartedly	22	22
greatly	12	12
greatness	12	12
greatnesses	14	14
greats	8	8
greave	12	12
greaved	14	14
greaves	13	13
grebe	10	10
grebes	11	11
grecize	21	21
grecized	23	23
grecizes	22	22
grecizing	26	26
gree	6	6
greed	8	8
greedier	11	11
greediest	12	12