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
licking	18	18
lickings	19	19
lidding	13	13
liege	8	8
liegeman	15	15
liegemen	15	15
lieges	9	9
lifeguard	17	17
lifeguarded	20	20
lifeguarding	23	23
lifeguards	18	18
lifelong	16	16
lifesaving	21	21
lifesavings	22	22
liftgate	14	14
liftgates	15	15
lifting	14	14
ligament	15	15
ligamentous	19	19
ligaments	16	16
ligan	9	9
ligand	11	11
ligands	12	12
ligans	10	10
ligase	9	9