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
downriver	18	18
downs	10	10
downscale	18	18
downscaled	20	20
downscales	19	19
downscaling	23	23
downshift	19	19
downshifted	22	22
downshifting	25	25
downshifts	20	20
downside	14	14
downsides	15	15
downsize	22	22
downsized	24	24
downsizes	23	23
downsizing	27	27
downslide	16	16
downslides	17	17
downslope	18	18
downspin	17	17
downspins	18	18
downspout	18	18
downspouts	19	19
downstage	16	16
downstages	17	17