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
shwa	9	9
shwanpan	18	18
shwanpans	19	19
shwas	10	10
sideshow	14	14
sideshows	15	15
sideswipe	16	16
sideswiped	18	18
sideswipes	17	17
sideswiping	21	21
sidewalk	17	17
sidewalks	18	18
sidewall	14	14
sidewalls	15	15
sideward	13	13
sidewards	14	14
sideway	13	13
sideways	14	14
sidewinder	16	16
sidewinders	17	17
sidewise	12	12
sightsaw	15	15
silkweed	17	17
silkweeds	18	18
silkworm	19	19