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
bacteriology	23	23
bacteriophage	26	26
bacteriophages	27	27
bacteriophagies	28	28
bacteriophagy	28	28
bacterizing	29	29
badge	11	11
badged	13	13
badger	12	12
badgered	15	15
badgering	18	18
badgerly	17	17
badgers	13	13
badges	12	12
badging	16	16
badinage	15	15
badinaged	17	17
badinages	16	16
badinaging	20	20
badmouthing	24	24
baffing	19	19
bafflegab	24	24
bafflegabs	25	25
baffling	21	21
bafflingly	26	26