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
legionary	15	15
legionnaire	16	16
legionnaires	17	17
legions	11	11
legislate	13	13
legislated	15	15
legislates	14	14
legislating	18	18
legislation	16	16
legislations	17	17
legislative	19	19
legislatively	24	24
legislator	14	14
legislatorial	18	18
legislators	15	15
legislatorship	23	23
legislatorships	24	24
legislature	16	16
legislatures	17	17
legist	9	9
legists	10	10
legit	8	8
legitimacies	21	21
legitimacy	21	21
legitimate	16	16