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
clewing	17	17
clews	12	12
climbdown	24	24
climbdowns	25	25
clockwise	23	23
clockwork	27	27
clockworks	28	28
closedown	18	18
closedowns	19	19
clowder	15	15
clowders	16	16
clown	13	13
clowned	16	16
clowneries	18	18
clownery	18	18
clowning	19	19
clownish	18	18
clownishly	23	23
clownishness	23	23
clowns	14	14
coachwork	24	24
coachworks	25	25
coastward	16	16
coastwards	17	17
coastwise	15	15