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
backdating	24	24
backdropping	32	32
backfilling	29	29
backfiring	26	26
backfitting	27	27
backflipping	35	35
backgammon	29	29
backgammons	30	30
background	25	25
backgrounder	27	27
backgrounders	28	28
backhanding	28	28
backhauling	28	28
backhoeing	25	25
backing	20	20
backings	21	21
backlashing	27	27
backlight	24	24
backlighted	27	27
backlighting	30	30
backlights	25	25
backlisting	25	25
backloading	26	26
backlog	20	20
backlogged	26	26