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
slowest	11	11
slowing	14	14
slowish	13	13
slowly	13	13
slowness	13	13
slownesses	15	15
slowpoke	19	19
slowpokes	20	20
slows	9	9
slowworm	18	18
slowworms	19	19
sluiceway	19	19
sluiceways	20	20
smackdown	24	24
smackdowns	25	25
smallsword	19	19
smallswords	20	20
smartweed	16	16
smartweeds	17	17
smew	10	10
smews	11	11
snakeweed	18	18
snakeweeds	19	19
snapweed	16	16
snapweeds	17	17