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
arpeggiating	22	22
arpeggio	15	15
arpeggios	16	16
arraign	10	10
arraigned	13	13
arraigning	16	16
arraignment	18	18
arraignments	19	19
arraigns	11	11
arrange	10	10
arranged	12	12
arrangement	18	18
arrangements	19	19
arranger	11	11
arrangers	12	12
arranges	11	11
arranging	15	15
arraying	13	13
arrearage	11	11
arrearages	12	12
arresting	12	12
arrestingly	17	17
arriving	15	15
arrogance	15	15
arrogances	16	16