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
awoke	12	12
awoken	14	14
awol	8	8
awols	9	9
awry	9	9
backdown	23	23
backdowns	24	24
backflow	25	25
backflows	26	26
backsaw	20	20
backsaws	21	21
backswept	25	25
backswimmer	30	30
backswimmers	31	31
backswing	25	25
backswings	26	26
backsword	23	23
backswords	24	24
backward	22	22
backwardly	27	27
backwardness	27	27
backwardnesses	29	29
backwards	23	23
backwash	23	23
backwashed	26	26