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
gnawing	16	16
gnawings	17	17
gnawn	12	12
gnaws	11	11
goalward	15	15
godawful	19	19
godown	13	13
godowns	14	14
godward	14	14
godwards	15	15
godwit	12	12
godwits	13	13
golliwog	17	17
golliwogg	20	20
golliwoggs	21	21
golliwogs	18	18
gollywog	19	19
gollywogs	20	20
goodwife	17	17
goodwill	16	16
goodwilled	19	19
goodwills	17	17
goodwives	19	19
goshawk	18	18
goshawks	19	19