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
admiringly	20	20
admitting	16	16
admixing	22	22
admonishing	21	21
admonishingly	26	26
adopting	15	15
adoring	11	11
adoringly	16	16
adorning	13	13
adrenergic	17	17
adrenergically	25	25
adsorbing	16	16
adulating	15	15
adulterating	18	18
adulting	14	14
adumbrating	22	22
advancing	21	21
advantage	17	17
advantaged	19	19
advantageous	21	21
advantageously	26	26
advantages	18	18
advantaging	22	22
advecting	20	20
adventuring	21	21