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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
legacy	14	14
legal	9	9
legalese	12	12
legaleses	13	13
legalise	12	12
legalised	14	14
legalises	13	13
legalising	17	17
legalism	15	15
legalisms	16	16
legalist	12	12
legalistic	17	17
legalistically	25	25
legalists	13	13
legalities	14	14
legality	14	14
legalization	26	26
legalizations	27	27
legalize	21	21
legalized	23	23
legalizer	22	22
legalizers	23	23
legalizes	22	22
legalizing	26	26
legally	14	14