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
waybills	18	18
wayfarer	16	16
wayfarers	17	17
wayfaring	20	20
waygoing	18	18
waygoings	19	19
waylaid	14	14
waylay	14	14
waylayer	16	16
waylayers	17	17
waylaying	20	20
waylays	15	15
wayless	13	13
waymark	19	19
waymarks	20	20
waypoint	17	17
waypoints	18	18
ways	9	9
wayside	13	13
waysides	14	14
wayward	16	16
waywardly	21	21
waywardness	21	21
wayworn	16	16
we	5	5