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
lemminglike	26	26
lemmings	18	18
lemongrass	17	17
lemongrasses	19	19
lending	13	13
lendings	14	14
length	12	12
lengthen	15	15
lengthened	18	18
lengthener	17	17
lengtheners	18	18
lengthening	21	21
lengthens	16	16
lengthier	15	15
lengthiest	16	16
lengthily	18	18
lengthiness	18	18
lengths	13	13
lengthways	21	21
lengthwise	19	19
lengthy	15	15
leniting	13	13
lensing	12	12
lensings	13	13
lentigines	15	15