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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
oleograph	17	17
oleographs	18	18
oleomargarine	20	20
oleomargarines	21	21
oligarch	16	16
oligarchic	21	21
oligarchical	24	24
oligarchies	19	19
oligarchs	17	17
oligarchy	19	19
oligochaete	19	19
oligochaetes	20	20
oligoclase	17	17
oligoclases	18	18
oligodendrocyte	26	26
oligodendroglia	24	24
oligomer	14	14
oligomeric	19	19
oligomerization	31	31
oligomers	15	15
oligonucleotide	25	25
oligophagous	23	23
oligophagy	22	22
oligopolies	18	18
oligopolist	18	18