Scrabble Words Ending in EW — High-Value W Endings
The EW ending is one of the most productive two-letter combinations in Scrabble. With the W tile worth 4 points on its own, every EW word carries a built-in scoring advantage. From everyday words like STEW and BREW to past tenses like BLEW and FLEW, this ending appears across dozens of valid plays.
Top EW-Ending Words by Score
| Word | Length | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEW | 3 | 13 | J tile worth 8 points |
| CHEW | 4 | 12 | CH digraph + W = strong |
| SKEW | 4 | 11 | K tile worth 5 points |
| SHEW | 4 | 10 | Archaic past tense of show |
| FLEW | 4 | 10 | Past tense of fly; F worth 4 |
| VIEW | 4 | 10 | V tile worth 4 points |
| BREW | 4 | 9 | B worth 3, common word |
| BLEW | 4 | 9 | Past tense of blow |
| HEW | 3 | 9 | To chop with an axe |
| FEW | 3 | 9 | F worth 4, very common |
| KNEW | 4 | 8 | Past tense of know |
| DREW | 4 | 8 | Past tense of draw |
| GREW | 4 | 8 | Past tense of grow |
| STEW | 4 | 7 | Cooked dish, common noun |
💡 Insight
EW words have a naturally high floor — the lowest-scoring EW words (NEW, SEW) still earn 6 points from just three tiles. The W tile's 4-point value means even simple plays carry weight. On a double-word square, a 3-letter EW word can easily score 12-18 points.
Quick-Play EW Words
Strategy Tips for EW Endings
Past Tense Power
Many EW words are irregular past tenses — BLEW, DREW, FLEW, GREW, KNEW. If you spot an EW opportunity, check if an irregular verb fits. These are never challenged because everyone recognizes them.
Hook Awareness
Most EW words accept an S hook (STEWS, BREWS, VIEWS, SKEWS). This means placing an EW word opens up a scoring opportunity for your opponent — or for you on the next turn if you plan ahead.
W Tile Conservation
Only two W tiles exist in the bag. If both are played, no more EW words can form. Track W tiles mentally — if none have appeared, save your E for a potential high-scoring EW combination later.
Premium Square Combos
SKEW with the K on a double-letter scores 16 base points. CHEW with CH on premium squares can reach 20+. Always scan for premium square alignment when holding W + a high consonant.
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