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
outfiring	16	16
outfishing	19	19
outfitting	17	17
outflanking	24	24
outfloating	19	19
outflowing	21	21
outflying	19	19
outfooling	18	18
outfooting	17	17
outfought	18	18
outfoxing	23	23
outfrowning	22	22
outfumbling	26	26
outgain	11	11
outgained	14	14
outgaining	17	17
outgains	12	12
outgas	9	9
outgases	11	11
outgassed	13	13
outgasses	12	12
outgassing	16	16
outgave	14	14
outgaze	19	19
outgazed	21	21