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
downstairs	15	15
downstate	14	14
downstater	15	15
downstaters	16	16
downstates	15	15
downstream	18	18
downstroke	19	19
downstrokes	20	20
downswing	20	20
downswings	21	21
downtick	20	20
downticks	21	21
downtime	16	16
downtimes	17	17
downtown	17	17
downtowner	19	19
downtowners	20	20
downtowns	18	18
downtrend	16	16
downtrends	17	17
downtrod	14	14
downtrodden	19	19
downturn	15	15
downturns	16	16
downward	17	17