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
begems	14	14
beget	10	10
begets	11	11
begetter	13	13
begetters	14	14
begetting	17	17
beggar	13	13
beggared	16	16
beggaries	16	16
beggaring	19	19
beggarliness	21	21
beggarly	18	18
beggars	14	14
beggarweed	21	21
beggarweeds	22	22
beggary	16	16
begged	14	14
begging	17	17
begin	11	11
beginner	15	15
beginners	16	16
beginning	19	19
beginnings	20	20
begins	12	12
begird	12	12