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
bag	8	8
bagass	11	11
bagasse	12	12
bagasses	13	13
bagatelle	16	16
bagatelles	17	17
bagel	11	11
bagels	12	12
bagful	16	16
bagfuls	17	17
baggage	16	16
baggages	17	17
bagged	14	14
bagger	13	13
baggers	14	14
baggie	13	13
baggier	14	14
baggies	14	14
baggiest	15	15
baggily	17	17
bagginess	17	17
bagginesses	19	19
bagging	17	17
baggings	18	18
baggy	14	14