WWF vs Scrabble - Letter Value Differences
These letters score differently in Words With Friends vs Scrabble. Knowing the differences helps you pick the highest-scoring play.
| Letter | WWF Points | Scrabble Points |
|---|---|---|
| B | 4 pts ▲ | 3 pts |
| C | 4 pts ▲ | 3 pts |
| G | 3 pts ▲ | 2 pts |
| H | 3 pts ▼ | 4 pts |
| J | 10 pts ▲ | 8 pts |
| L | 2 pts ▲ | 1 pts |
| M | 4 pts ▲ | 3 pts |
| N | 2 pts ▲ | 1 pts |
| P | 4 pts ▲ | 3 pts |
| U | 2 pts ▲ | 1 pts |
| V | 5 pts ▲ | 4 pts |
| Y | 3 pts ▼ | 4 pts |
Words With Friends Letter Values
Official point values for every letter in Words With Friends.
A1
B4
C4
D2
E1
F4
G3
H3
I1
J10
K5
L2
M4
N2
O1
P4
Q10
R1
S1
T1
U2
V5
W4
X8
Y3
Z10
Words With Friends Tips
WWF bingo bonus is 35 points
Playing all 7 tiles earns a 35-point bonus in WWF (vs 50 in Scrabble). Still worth chasing - keep balanced racks with common letters like SATINE or RETAINS.
J is worth more in WWF
J scores 10 points in WWF vs 8 in Scrabble. Look for short J words like JO, JAB, JAG, JAM, JAR, JAW, JAY to maximise its value.
Use the TW and DW squares
WWF has Triple Word and Double Word squares in different positions than Scrabble. Plan ahead to land high-value letters on bonus squares.
Sort results by WWF points
Our tool sorts results by WWF score by default. The top word is always your highest-scoring legal play from those tiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Words With Friends the same as Scrabble?
Words With Friends is similar to Scrabble but not identical. The board layout, letter distribution, and point values differ. For example, B is worth 3 in Scrabble but 4 in WWF, and V is worth 4 in Scrabble but 5 in WWF. The word lists also differ slightly.
How do I use a blank tile in Words With Friends?
Type ? in place of each blank tile. The tool will find every word that blank could complete. Blank tiles score 0 points in both Scrabble and Words With Friends.
What are the highest scoring letters in Words With Friends?
Q and Z are worth 10 points each, making them the highest value letters. J is worth 10 points in WWF (vs 8 in Scrabble), and X is worth 8 points. V is worth 5 in WWF, higher than its 4-point Scrabble value.
Does Words With Friends use the same dictionary as Scrabble?
No. Words With Friends uses its own word list (ENABLE) which differs from the Scrabble TWL and SOWPODS dictionaries. Some words valid in one game are not valid in the other. Our tool covers all major word lists.
What is a bingo in Words With Friends?
Playing all 7 tiles in a single turn earns a 35-point bonus in Words With Friends (compared to 50 points in Scrabble). It is still one of the most powerful moves in the game.