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
allowances	19	19
allowancing	23	23
allowed	13	13
allowedly	18	18
allowing	16	16
allows	11	11
alow	8	8
alpenglow	20	20
alpenglows	21	21
alway	11	11
always	12	12
anchorwoman	24	24
anchorwomen	24	24
anew	8	8
angleworm	19	19
angleworms	20	20
answer	10	10
answerabilities	23	23
answerability	23	23
answerable	18	18
answered	13	13
answerer	12	12
answerers	13	13
answering	16	16
answerphone	21	21