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
baronages	15	15
baronetage	16	16
baronetages	17	17
barong	12	12
barongs	13	13
barracking	23	23
barrage	12	12
barraged	14	14
barrages	13	13
barraging	17	17
barrelage	15	15
barrelages	16	16
barreling	16	16
barrelling	18	18
barricading	21	21
barricadoing	22	22
barring	13	13
bartending	18	18
bartering	15	15
baserunning	20	20
baserunnings	21	21
bashing	15	15
bashings	16	16
basifying	20	20
basing	12	12