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
legitimated	18	18
legitimately	21	21
legitimates	17	17
legitimating	21	21
legitimation	19	19
legitimations	20	20
legitimatize	27	27
legitimatized	29	29
legitimatizes	28	28
legitimatizing	32	32
legitimator	17	17
legitimators	18	18
legitimise	16	16
legitimised	18	18
legitimises	17	17
legitimising	21	21
legitimism	19	19
legitimisms	20	20
legitimist	16	16
legitimists	17	17
legitimization	30	30
legitimizations	31	31
legitimize	25	25
legitimized	27	27
legitimizer	26	26