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
backlogging	29	29
backlogs	21	21
backpacking	34	34
backpedaling	30	30
backpedalling	32	32
backscattering	30	30
backslapping	32	32
backsliding	26	26
backspacing	30	30
backstabbing	31	31
backstabbings	32	32
backstage	21	21
backstitching	31	31
backstopping	31	31
backstraight	26	26
backstraights	27	27
backswing	25	25
backswings	26	26
backtracking	32	32
backwashing	29	29
backwinding	29	29
bacteriologic	25	25
bacteriological	28	28
bacteriologist	23	23
bacteriologists	24	24