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
showrooms	17	17
shows	10	10
showstopper	22	22
showstoppers	23	23
showstopping	26	26
showtime	16	16
showtimes	17	17
showy	12	12
shrew	10	10
shrewd	12	12
shrewder	14	14
shrewdest	15	15
shrewdie	14	14
shrewdies	15	15
shrewdly	17	17
shrewdness	17	17
shrewed	13	13
shrewing	16	16
shrewish	15	15
shrewishly	20	20
shrewishness	20	20
shrewlike	19	19
shrews	11	11
shutdown	16	16
shutdowns	17	17