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
butterwort	17	17
butterworts	18	18
buttonwood	19	19
buttonwoods	20	20
buzzwig	34	34
buzzwigs	35	35
buzzword	34	34
buzzwords	35	35
bwana	12	12
bwanas	13	13
byelaw	15	15
byelaws	16	16
bylaw	14	14
bylaws	15	15
byway	15	15
byways	16	16
byword	15	15
bywords	16	16
bywork	18	18
byworks	19	19
cabinetwork	25	25
cabinetworks	26	26
cableway	20	20
cableways	21	21
caddisworm	21	21