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
bargee	11	11
bargees	12	12
bargello	15	15
bargellos	16	16
bargeman	17	17
bargemen	17	17
barges	11	11
barghest	15	15
barghests	16	16
barging	15	15
bargoon	13	13
bargoons	14	14
barguest	14	14
barguests	15	15
barhopping	24	24
baring	12	12
barking	17	17
barning	14	14
barnstorming	22	22
barogram	16	16
barograms	17	17
barograph	19	19
barographic	24	24
barographs	20	20
baronage	14	14