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
pondweeds	18	18
poorwill	16	16
poorwills	17	17
porkwood	19	19
porkwoods	20	20
postshow	16	16
postwar	13	13
postweaning	21	21
postworkshop	27	27
pow	9	9
powder	13	13
powdered	16	16
powderer	15	15
powderers	16	16
powdering	19	19
powderless	18	18
powderlike	22	22
powders	14	14
powdery	16	16
power	11	11
powerboat	18	18
powerboater	20	20
powerboaters	21	21
powerboating	24	24
powerboats	19	19