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
windsocks	21	21
windstorm	17	17
windstorms	18	18
windsurf	17	17
windsurfed	20	20
windsurfing	23	23
windsurfs	18	18
windswept	20	20
windthrow	19	19
windthrows	20	20
windup	15	15
windups	16	16
windward	17	17
windwards	18	18
windway	17	17
windways	18	18
windy	12	12
wine	8	8
wined	10	10
wineglass	16	16
wineglasses	18	18
winegrower	19	19
winegrowers	20	20
wineless	13	13
winemaker	20	20