Words with the letter W

The letter W is a valuable consonant in Scrabble, worth 4 points, making it a strong tile to play when used wisely. It appears in a variety of common words and is especially useful for creating high-scoring plays when placed on double or triple letter score squares. Short words like we, wo, and aw are great for quick, tactical moves, especially in tight spaces. Since W often appears at the beginning of words, it can help you build longer, strategic words and set up future plays.

To maximize the effectiveness of the letter W, look for opportunities to form words like wave, wing, worn, or write that can take advantage of premium squares on the board. W also works well with vowels like A, E, and I, making it easier to combine with other tiles. Knowing short W words and common prefixes such as win- or war- will give you an edge in both scoring and rack management. With careful placement, the letter W can be a powerful asset that helps you score big and control the board.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
gamefowl	20	20
gamefowls	21	21
gangplow	20	20
gangplows	21	21
gangway	17	17
gangways	18	18
gapeworm	19	19
gapeworms	20	20
gasworks	17	17
gateway	14	14
gateways	15	15
gawk	13	13
gawked	16	16
gawker	15	15
gawkers	16	16
gawkier	16	16
gawkies	16	16
gawkiest	17	17
gawkily	19	19
gawkiness	19	19
gawkinesses	21	21
gawking	19	19
gawkish	18	18
gawkishly	23	23
gawkishness	23	23