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
rikshaw	16	16
rikshaws	17	17
ringtaw	13	13
ringtaws	14	14
ringwork	18	18
ringworks	19	19
ringworm	17	17
ringworms	18	18
ripsaw	12	12
ripsawed	15	15
ripsawing	18	18
ripsawn	14	14
ripsaws	13	13
riverward	17	17
riverwards	18	18
roadshow	14	14
roadshows	15	15
roadway	13	13
roadways	14	14
roadwork	16	16
roadworks	17	17
roadworthiness	21	21
roadworthy	18	18
rockaway	20	20
rockaways	21	21