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
ballyrag	17	17
ballyragged	23	23
ballyragging	26	26
ballyrags	18	18
balneology	20	20
balsaming	19	19
bamboozling	33	33
bamming	19	19
banalizing	27	27
bandage	14	14
bandaged	16	16
bandager	15	15
bandagers	16	16
bandages	15	15
bandaging	19	19
banding	15	15
bandings	16	16
bandog	13	13
bandogs	14	14
bandsawing	21	21
bandwagon	20	20
bandwagons	21	21
bandying	18	18
bang	10	10
banged	13	13