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
banger	12	12
bangers	13	13
banging	16	16
bangkok	21	21
bangkoks	22	22
bangle	13	13
bangles	14	14
bangs	11	11
bangtail	15	15
bangtails	16	16
baning	13	13
banishing	18	18
banjaxing	32	32
banking	18	18
bankings	19	19
bankrolling	24	24
bankrupting	26	26
bannering	17	17
banning	15	15
banqueting	27	27
bantamweight	26	26
bantamweights	27	27
banteng	14	14
bantengs	15	15
bantering	16	16