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
mahjongg	27	27
mahjonggs	28	28
mahjongs	25	25
mahoganies	18	18
mahogany	18	18
mahuang	16	16
mahuangs	17	17
maigre	11	11
mailbag	16	16
mailbags	17	17
mailing	14	14
mailings	15	15
maiming	16	16
mainlining	19	19
mainspring	20	20
mainsprings	21	21
maintaining	19	19
majagua	22	22
majaguas	23	23
majoring	23	23
makeweight	24	24
makeweights	25	25
making	16	16
makings	17	17
malacological	27	27