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
megavitamins	25	25
megavolt	18	18
megavolts	19	19
megawatt	16	16
megawatts	17	17
megilla	14	14
megillah	17	17
megillahs	18	18
megillas	15	15
megilp	15	15
megilph	18	18
megilphs	19	19
megilps	16	16
megohm	16	16
megohms	17	17
megrim	14	14
megrims	15	15
megs	9	9
melange	14	14
melanges	15	15
melanizing	27	27
melanogenesis	21	21
melding	15	15
meliorating	18	18
melling	15	15