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
newsbreak	20	20
newsbreaks	21	21
newscast	15	15
newscaster	17	17
newscasters	18	18
newscasts	16	16
newsdealer	16	16
newsdealers	17	17
newsdesk	17	17
newsdesks	18	18
newsfeed	16	16
newsfeeds	17	17
newsgirl	15	15
newsgirls	16	16
newsgroup	19	19
newsgroups	20	20
newshawk	21	21
newshawks	22	22
newshound	18	18
newshounds	19	19
newsie	10	10
newsier	11	11
newsies	11	11
newsiest	12	12
newsiness	14	14