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
ignorer	10	10
ignorers	11	11
ignores	10	10
ignoring	14	14
iguana	10	10
iguanas	11	11
iguanian	13	13
iguanians	14	14
iguanid	12	12
iguanids	13	13
iguanodon	15	15
iguanodons	16	16
illegal	12	12
illegalization	29	29
illegalizations	30	30
illegalize	24	24
illegalized	26	26
illegalizes	25	25
illegalizing	29	29
illegals	13	13
illegibilities	22	22
illegibility	22	22
illegible	17	17
illegibly	19	19
illegitimacies	24	24