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
whiptails	18	18
whipworm	22	22
whipworms	23	23
whir	9	9
whirl	11	11
whirled	14	14
whirler	13	13
whirlers	14	14
whirlier	14	14
whirlies	14	14
whirliest	15	15
whirligig	19	19
whirligigs	20	20
whirling	17	17
whirlpool	19	19
whirlpools	20	20
whirls	12	12
whirlwind	20	20
whirlwinds	21	21
whirly	14	14
whirlybird	22	22
whirlybirds	23	23
whirr	10	10
whirra	11	11
whirred	13	13