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
ascending	17	17
ascertaining	19	19
ascogonia	15	15
ascogonium	20	20
ascribing	18	18
ashing	11	11
ashlaring	15	15
ashlering	15	15
ashtanga	13	13
ashtangas	14	14
asiago	8	8
asiagos	9	9
asking	13	13
askings	14	14
asparagine	16	16
asparagines	17	17
asparagus	15	15
asparaguses	17	17
asperating	16	16
asperges	13	13
aspergilla	17	17
aspergilli	17	17
aspergilloses	20	20
aspergillosis	20	20
aspergillum	22	22