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
thraws	11	11
threadworm	19	19
threadworms	20	20
threw	10	10
throughway	22	22
throughways	23	23
throw	10	10
throwaway	19	19
throwaways	20	20
throwback	24	24
throwbacks	25	25
thrower	12	12
throwers	13	13
throwing	16	16
thrown	12	12
throws	11	11
throwster	14	14
throwsters	15	15
thruway	15	15
thruways	16	16
thumbscrew	25	25
thumbscrews	26	26
thumbwheel	25	25
thumbwheels	26	26
thundershower	23	23