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
acquiring	25	25
acquitting	26	26
acreage	12	12
acreages	13	13
acrogen	13	13
acrogens	14	14
acromegalic	23	23
acromegalies	21	21
acromegaly	21	21
acting	12	12
actings	13	13
actioning	16	16
activating	20	20
activizing	29	29
actualizing	28	28
actuating	16	16
acupuncturing	29	29
acylating	18	18
adage	8	8
adages	9	9
adagial	11	11
adagio	9	9
adagios	10	10
adapting	15	15
adaptogen	16	16