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
lipoing	14	14
lippening	20	20
lippering	19	19
lipping	17	17
lippings	18	18
lipreading	18	18
liquating	23	23
liquefying	29	29
liquidating	26	26
liquidizing	35	35
liquifying	29	29
liquoring	23	23
lisping	14	14
listening	14	14
listing	11	11
listings	12	12
literalizing	26	26
litharge	13	13
litharges	14	14
lithifying	21	21
lithograph	20	20
lithographer	22	22
lithographers	23	23
lithographic	25	25
lithographies	23	23