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
beanbag	16	16
beanbags	17	17
beaning	14	14
bearbaiting	20	20
bearbaitings	21	21
bearding	15	15
beardtongue	19	19
beardtongues	20	20
bearhug	15	15
bearhugs	16	16
bearing	13	13
bearings	14	14
beastings	15	15
beatboxing	26	26
beatifying	21	21
beating	13	13
beatings	14	14
beautifying	23	23
beavering	19	19
beblooding	21	21
becalming	22	22
becapping	24	24
becarpeting	23	23
bechalking	26	26
bechancing	25	25