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
baghouse	16	16
baghouses	17	17
baglike	17	17
bagman	15	15
bagmen	15	15
bagnio	12	12
bagnios	13	13
bagpipe	18	18
bagpiped	20	20
bagpiper	19	19
bagpipers	20	20
bagpipes	19	19
bagpiping	23	23
bags	9	9
bagsful	17	17
baguet	12	12
baguets	13	13
baguette	14	14
baguettes	15	15
bagwig	16	16
bagwigs	17	17
bagworm	18	18
bagworms	19	19
bailing	14	14
baiting	13	13