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
howlet	12	12
howlets	13	13
howling	16	16
howlingly	21	21
howls	11	11
hows	9	9
howsoever	18	18
hundredweight	26	26
hundredweights	27	27
huswife	16	16
huswifes	17	17
huswives	18	18
hwan	10	10
hwyl	12	12
hwyls	13	13
hydropower	21	21
hydropowers	22	22
hyperaware	20	20
hyperawareness	25	25
icewine	14	14
icewines	15	15
iceworm	16	16
iceworms	17	17
imbower	16	16
imbowered	19	19