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
gawks	14	14
gawky	16	16
gawmoge	17	17
gawmoges	18	18
gawp	12	12
gawped	15	15
gawper	14	14
gawpers	15	15
gawping	18	18
gawps	13	13
gawsie	11	11
gawsy	12	12
gaywings	18	18
gearwheel	17	17
gearwheels	18	18
geegaw	13	13
geegaws	14	14
gentlewoman	22	22
gentlewomen	22	22
getaway	14	14
getaways	15	15
gewgaw	16	16
gewgawed	19	19
gewgaws	17	17
ghostwrite	17	17