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
plowheads	19	19
plowing	17	17
plowland	18	18
plowlands	19	19
plowman	18	18
plowmen	18	18
plows	12	12
plowshare	18	18
plowshares	19	19
plywood	17	17
plywoods	18	18
poisonwood	18	18
poisonwoods	19	19
pokeweed	19	19
pokeweeds	20	20
poleward	16	16
policewoman	25	25
policewomen	25	25
polliwog	18	18
polliwogs	19	19
pollywog	20	20
pollywogs	21	21
polywater	18	18
polywaters	19	19
pondweed	17	17