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
pastedown	17	17
pastedowns	18	18
patchwork	24	24
patchworks	25	25
pathway	17	17
pathways	18	18
paulownia	18	18
paulownias	19	19
paw	9	9
pawed	12	12
pawer	11	11
pawers	12	12
pawing	15	15
pawkier	17	17
pawkiest	18	18
pawkily	20	20
pawky	17	17
pawl	11	11
pawls	12	12
pawn	11	11
pawnable	19	19
pawnage	16	16
pawnages	17	17
pawnbroker	24	24
pawnbrokers	25	25