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
obligor	13	13
obligors	14	14
obliquing	26	26
obliterating	19	19
oblong	13	13
oblongly	18	18
oblongs	14	14
obnubilating	24	24
obscuring	19	19
observing	19	19
observingly	24	24
obsessing	15	15
obsolescing	21	21
obsoleting	17	17
obstructing	21	21
obtaining	16	16
obtesting	15	15
obtruding	17	17
obtunding	18	18
obturating	17	17
obverting	19	19
obviating	19	19
occasioning	21	21
occidentalizing	36	36
occluding	21	21