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3-Letter Words Ending with W

There are 39 three-letter words in the English language that end with W. These short and snappy words can be incredibly useful for word game enthusiasts, particularly those who play Scrabble or Wordle. For instance, "bow" is a great option when you need to use up a tricky letter combination, while "daw" can help you snag an extra point in Scrabble. Less common words like "yew" and "caw" may not be as frequently used, but they're still worth knowing for their unique sound and utility in word puzzles. Familiarizing yourself with these three-letter words ending with W can give you a competitive edge in word games, and who knows - it might just help you solve that tricky Wordle puzzle or snag the high score in Scrabble.

3-Letter Words (39)

  • JAW 13 · 15
  • JEW 13 · 15
  • JOW 13 · 15
  • FEW 9 · 9
  • HAW 9 · 8
  • HEW 9 · 8
  • HOW 9 · 8
  • VAW 9 · 10
  • VOW 9 · 10
  • WAW 9 · 9
  • WOW 9 · 9
  • YAW 9 · 8
  • YEW 9 · 8
  • YOW 9 · 8
  • BOW 8 · 9
  • CAW 8 · 9
  • COW 8 · 9
  • MAW 8 · 9
  • MEW 8 · 9
  • MOW 8 · 9
  • PAW 8 · 9
  • PEW 8 · 9
  • POW 8 · 9
  • DAW 7 · 7
  • DEW 7 · 7
  • DOW 7 · 7
  • LAW 6 · 7
  • LOW 6 · 7
  • NAW 6 · 7
  • NEW 6 · 7
  • NOW 6 · 7
  • RAW 6 · 6
  • ROW 6 · 6
  • SAW 6 · 6
  • SEW 6 · 6
  • SOW 6 · 6
  • TAW 6 · 6
  • TEW 6 · 6
  • TOW 6 · 6

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 3-letter words end with the letter W?
There are 39 three-letter words that end with the letter W, according to the ENABLE Scrabble dictionary.
Are these valid in Scrabble?
Yes, all of the 3-letter words ending with the letter W listed on this page are valid in Scrabble, as they come from the ENABLE dictionary which underlies the Official Tournament and Club Word List (TWL).
Are these valid in Words With Friends?
Yes, since Words With Friends uses an ENABLE-derived list, all of the 3-letter words ending with the letter W listed on this page are also valid in Words With Friends.
Is it possible to use these words in Wordle?
No, because Wordle only uses 5-letter words and does not include any 3-letter words like BOW or CAW.
What's a good strategy for using 3-letter W-words in Scrabble or Words With Friends?
Since many of the 3-letter words ending with the letter W, such as COW and YAW, contain high-scoring letters like double-word-score letters, it can be a good idea to use them when you have opportunities to play on double-word score squares.

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