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
shawing	15	15
shawl	11	11
shawled	14	14
shawling	17	17
shawls	12	12
shawm	13	13
shawms	14	14
shawn	11	11
shaws	10	10
shearwater	15	15
shearwaters	16	16
shellwork	20	20
shellworks	21	21
sherwani	14	14
sherwanis	15	15
shew	9	9
shewbread	18	18
shewbreads	19	19
shewed	12	12
shewer	11	11
shewers	12	12
shewing	15	15
shewn	11	11
shews	10	10
shipowner	18	18