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
leverage	15	15
leveraged	17	17
leverages	16	16
leveraging	20	20
levering	16	16
levigate	15	15
levigated	17	17
levigates	16	16
levigating	20	20
levigation	18	18
levigations	19	19
levitating	18	18
levogyre	17	17
levonorgestrel	23	23
levonorgestrels	24	24
levying	17	17
lexicalizing	36	36
lexicographer	31	31
lexicographers	32	32
lexicographic	34	34
lexicographical	37	37
lexicographies	32	32
lexicography	32	32
lexicological	31	31
lexicologist	26	26