With W
58 words · highest scoring is wiz at 15 points
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About 3 Letter Words With W
There are 58 three letter words containing W in our dictionary. The highest scoring is wiz at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 58 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — AWE, OWN, WAY among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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3 Letter Words With W at a Glance
Highest Scoring 3 Letter Words With W
- wiz15
- jaw13
- wax13
- why12
- few9
- haw9
- how9
- vow9
Common 3 Letter Words With W
- awe6
- haw9
- naw6
- pew8
- two6
- wat6
- wet6
- wit6
3 Letter Words With W Defined
- aweNoun · 6 points
- a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder
- jawNoun · 13 points
- each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth
- ownAdjective · 6 points
- used with a possessive to emphasize that someone or something belongs or relates to the person or thing mentioned
- twoNumeral · 6 points
- equivalent to the sum of one and one; one less than three; 2
- wayNoun · 9 points
- a method, style, or manner of doing something; an optional or alternative form of action
- winVerb · 6 points
- be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict)
3 Letter Words With W: Questions
How many three letter words containing W are there?
There are 58 three letter words containing W in our dictionary, and 58 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among three letter words containing W?
WIZ is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common three letter words containing W?
AWE, OWN, WAY are among the most familiar three letter words containing W. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these three letter words containing W valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.