WWF RESOURCES

Words With Friends Resources

Complete WWF strategy: ENABLE word list coverage, board layout differences from Scrabble, high-scoring plays, and all solver tools.

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WWF vs Scrabble — Key Differences

Words With Friends uses the ENABLE word list rather than Scrabble's TWL, awards 35 points (not 50) for using all 7 tiles, has differently positioned premium squares, and uses slightly different tile point values. Our word database covers ENABLE completely — every valid WWF word appears in our solver results.

High-Value WWF Plays

The most important high-value plays in Words With Friends: ZAX on a Triple Letter Score (52pts for 3 letters), QI on TLS (30pts for 2 letters), JATO on TLS (28pts). WWF's board layout places Triple Letter Scores in different positions than Scrabble — premium square awareness is critical for maximizing turn scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

What word list does Words With Friends use?
Words With Friends uses the ENABLE (Enhanced North American Benchmark Lexicon) word list — different from Scrabble's TWL. ENABLE includes some words not in TWL and excludes some TWL words.
How many points is a 7-tile bonus in WWF?
Words With Friends awards 35 bonus points for using all 7 rack tiles in one play, compared to Scrabble's 50-point bingo bonus.
What are the best 2-letter words in Words With Friends?
QI (10pts in WWF), ZA (11pts), XU (9pts), AX (9pts), OX (9pts), XI (9pts). The point values are slightly different from Scrabble due to different tile values.
Is the WWF board the same as Scrabble?
No. Words With Friends has different premium square positions. The center square is not a Double Word Score in WWF. Board layout strategy differs significantly.