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
boatswain	16	16
boatswains	17	17
bobwhite	19	19
bobwhites	20	20
bodywash	19	19
bodywashes	21	21
bodywork	21	21
bodyworker	23	23
bodyworkers	24	24
bodyworks	22	22
bogwood	16	16
bogwoods	17	17
bollworm	19	19
bollworms	20	20
bondswoman	22	22
bondswomen	22	22
bondwoman	21	21
bondwomen	21	21
bookwork	22	22
bookworks	23	23
bookworm	21	21
bookworms	22	22
boomtown	18	18
boomtowns	19	19
borrow	12	12