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
wailing	14	14
wails	9	9
wailsome	15	15
wain	8	8
wains	9	9
wainscot	15	15
wainscoted	18	18
wainscoting	21	21
wainscotings	22	22
wainscots	16	16
wainscotted	19	19
wainscotting	22	22
wainscottings	23	23
wainwright	21	21
wainwrights	22	22
wair	7	7
waired	10	10
wairing	13	13
wairs	8	8
waist	8	8
waistband	17	17
waistbands	18	18
waistcoat	15	15
waistcoated	18	18
waistcoats	16	16