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
gumwoods	18	18
gunpowder	20	20
gunpowders	21	21
gunwale	15	15
gunwales	16	16
gurdwara	15	15
gurdwaras	16	16
gweduc	16	16
gweduck	21	21
gweducks	22	22
gweducs	17	17
gwine	11	11
hacksaw	19	19
hacksawed	22	22
hacksawing	25	25
hacksawn	21	21
hacksaws	20	20
hackwork	24	24
hackworks	25	25
hairwing	16	16
hairwings	17	17
hairwork	17	17
hairworks	18	18
hairworm	16	16
hairworms	17	17