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
backwashes	25	25
backwashing	29	29
backwater	22	22
backwaters	23	23
backwind	23	23
backwinded	26	26
backwinding	29	29
backwinds	24	24
backwood	22	22
backwoods	23	23
backwoodsier	26	26
backwoodsiest	27	27
backwoodsman	30	30
backwoodsmen	30	30
backwoodsy	26	26
backwrap	24	24
backwraps	25	25
bagwig	16	16
bagwigs	17	17
bagworm	18	18
bagworms	19	19
bailiwick	23	23
bailiwicks	24	24
bakeware	18	18
bakewares	19	19