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
mouldings	18	18
moulting	16	16
mounding	17	17
mountaineering	23	23
mounting	16	16
mountings	17	17
mourning	16	16
mourningly	21	21
mournings	17	17
mousetrapping	26	26
mousing	14	14
mousings	15	15
moussing	15	15
mouthing	17	17
mouthwatering	25	25
mouthwateringly	30	30
moviegoer	18	18
moviegoers	19	19
moviegoing	22	22
moviegoings	23	23
moviemaking	28	28
moving	16	16
movingly	21	21
mowing	15	15
mowings	16	16