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
hawser	11	11
hawsers	12	12
hawses	11	11
hawthorn	16	16
hawthorns	17	17
haymow	16	16
haymows	17	17
hayward	15	15
haywards	16	16
haywire	14	14
haywires	15	15
headwaiter	16	16
headwaiters	17	17
headward	15	15
headwater	15	15
headwaters	16	16
headway	15	15
headways	16	16
headwind	16	16
headwinds	17	17
headword	15	15
headwords	16	16
headwork	18	18
headworks	19	19
heartwarming	23	23