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
wast	7	7
wastable	15	15
wastage	12	12
wastages	13	13
waste	8	8
wastebasket	21	21
wastebaskets	22	22
wasted	10	10
wasteful	16	16
wastefully	21	21
wastefulness	21	21
wasteland	15	15
wastelands	16	16
wastelot	12	12
wastelots	13	13
wastepaper	19	19
wastepapers	20	20
waster	9	9
wasterie	11	11
wasteries	12	12
wasters	10	10
wastery	12	12
wastes	9	9
wastewater	16	16
wasteway	16	16