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Browse every 3-letter English word that includes the letter W. This targeted list combines exact length and letter constraints — the same filters available in our Pattern Finder — and shows Scrabble point scores for each entry.
Quick stats: 156 total words, 3-letter average length, 7.8-point mean score.
At 156 words, this list covers common playable words alongside lesser-known entries accepted in competitive Scrabble. Among these entries, 12 contain rare tiles that can dramatically boost your score when played on double- or triple-letter squares. Watch for recurring suffixes like -AW, -OW, -EW, -ALW when planning hooks and parallel plays. Top scorer: wiz (15 pts). Average Scrabble value across the list is 7.8 points per word. Wordle players can use this list to build a mental model of valid pattern words before guessing — especially when narrowing by known greens and yellows. In tournament Scrabble, knowing word counts and score distributions for common patterns saves seconds per turn — seconds that add up over 30+ games. With a vowel ratio of 0.29, this list skews consonant-heavy — keep extra vowels on your rack when targeting these words.
Try the Pattern Finder → for combined filters like starts-with, ends-with, include/exclude letters, and exact length.
Dense consonant clusters can be awkward in Scrabble but powerful on triple-word lines when you have already placed vowels on the board. About 8% of sampled words include a high-value letter (Q, X, Z, J, or K) — useful when planning premium-square plays.
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Scrabble-focused summaries for high-value entries (not full dictionary definitions). Tap a word for score breakdowns and anagrams.
Teachers and word-game coaches can use the stats block above to illustrate letter frequency, average word length (3 letters), and score distribution.
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