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
litterbugs	17	17
littering	13	13
liturgic	15	15
liturgical	18	18
liturgically	23	23
liturgics	16	16
liturgies	13	13
liturgiologist	21	21
liturgiologists	22	22
liturgiology	21	21
liturgist	13	13
liturgists	14	14
liturgy	13	13
livelong	17	17
livening	17	17
livering	16	16
livetrapping	26	26
living	14	14
livingly	19	19
livingness	19	19
livings	15	15
lixiviating	26	26
loading	12	12
loadings	13	13
loafing	14	14