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
ligases	10	10
ligate	9	9
ligated	11	11
ligates	10	10
ligating	14	14
ligation	12	12
ligations	13	13
ligative	15	15
ligature	12	12
ligatured	14	14
ligatures	13	13
ligaturing	17	17
liger	8	8
ligers	9	9
light	10	10
lightbulb	22	22
lightbulbs	23	23
lighted	13	13
lighten	13	13
lightened	16	16
lightener	15	15
lighteners	16	16
lightening	19	19
lightens	14	14
lighter	12	12