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
augmentations	21	21
augmentative	23	23
augmented	17	17
augmenter	16	16
augmenters	17	17
augmenting	20	20
augmentor	16	16
augmentors	17	17
augments	15	15
augur	9	9
augural	12	12
augured	12	12
augurer	11	11
augurers	12	12
auguries	12	12
auguring	15	15
augurs	10	10
augury	12	12
august	10	10
auguster	12	12
augustest	13	13
augustly	15	15
aureoling	14	14
auscultating	21	21
ausforming	20	20