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
newsreader	15	15
newsreaders	16	16
newsreel	13	13
newsreels	14	14
newsroom	15	15
newsrooms	16	16
newsstand	15	15
newsstands	16	16
newsweeklies	24	24
newsweekly	24	24
newswire	15	15
newswires	16	16
newswoman	20	20
newswomen	20	20
newsworthiness	24	24
newsworthy	21	21
newswriting	21	21
newswritings	22	22
newsy	11	11
newt	8	8
newton	11	11
newtons	12	12
newts	9	9
newwaver	19	19
newwavers	20	20