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
hewer	10	10
hewers	11	11
hewing	14	14
hewn	10	10
hews	9	9
hideaway	16	16
hideaways	17	17
highbrow	20	20
highbrowed	23	23
highbrowism	26	26
highbrowisms	27	27
highbrows	21	21
highway	18	18
highwayman	25	25
highwaymen	25	25
highways	19	19
hindwing	18	18
hindwings	19	19
hitherward	18	18
hoedown	14	14
hoedowns	15	15
hogwash	16	16
hogwashes	18	18
hogweed	15	15
hogweeds	16	16