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
battling	15	15
batwing	16	16
baulking	20	20
bawling	17	17
baying	14	14
bayoneting	19	19
bayonetting	20	20
bazzing	31	31
beachcombing	32	32
beachgoer	19	19
beachgoers	20	20
beaching	19	19
beaconing	19	19
beading	14	14
beadings	15	15
beagle	12	12
beagled	14	14
beagler	13	13
beaglers	14	14
beagles	13	13
beagling	17	17
beaglings	18	18
bealing	14	14
bealings	15	15
beaming	16	16