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
waterproofing	25	25
waterproofness	24	24
waters	9	9
waterscape	19	19
waterscapes	20	20
watershed	15	15
watersheds	16	16
waterside	13	13
watersides	14	14
waterski	15	15
waterskiing	21	21
waterskis	16	16
waterslide	15	15
waterslides	16	16
waterspout	17	17
waterspouts	18	18
waterthrush	19	19
waterthrushes	21	21
watertight	17	17
watertightness	22	22
waterway	16	16
waterways	17	17
waterweed	16	16
waterweeds	17	17
waterwheel	19	19