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
folkways	21	21
follow	14	14
followed	17	17
follower	16	16
followers	17	17
followership	25	25
followerships	26	26
following	20	20
followings	21	21
follows	15	15
followup	20	20
followups	21	21
foodways	17	17
foofaraw	17	17
foofaraws	18	18
footwall	16	16
footwalls	17	17
footway	15	15
footways	16	16
footwear	14	14
footwell	16	16
footwells	17	17
footwork	18	18
footworks	19	19
footworn	15	15