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.

---

Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
horsepower	18	18
horsepowers	19	19
horseweed	15	15
horseweeds	16	16
horsewhip	19	19
horsewhipped	26	26
horsewhipper	25	25
horsewhippers	26	26
horsewhipping	29	29
horsewhips	20	20
horsewoman	19	19
horsewomen	19	19
housewares	16	16
housewarming	24	24
housewarmings	25	25
housewife	18	18
housewifeliness	26	26
housewifely	23	23
housewiferies	22	22
housewifery	22	22
housewifey	21	21
housewives	20	20
housework	19	19
houseworks	20	20
how	8	8