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
downwardly	22	22
downwardness	22	22
downwards	18	18
downwarp	19	19
downwarps	20	20
downwash	18	18
downwashes	20	20
downwind	18	18
downy	12	12
downzone	23	23
downzoned	25	25
downzones	24	24
downzoning	28	28
dowries	11	11
dowry	11	11
dows	8	8
dowsabel	16	16
dowsabels	17	17
dowse	9	9
dowsed	11	11
dowser	10	10
dowsers	11	11
dowses	10	10
dowsing	14	14
dowsings	15	15