TW- words are distinctive in English: TWO, TWELVE, TWENTY, TWICE, TWIN, TWIST, TWITTER, TWEAK, TWIG, TWIRL, and TWINE. TW- words appear in Wordle (TWEAK, TWICE, TWILL, TWINE, TWIST, TWIRL) and are memorable crossword answers.
TWEAK (11 pts) and TWIST (8 pts) are the most useful 5-letter TW plays. TWERP (10 pts) and TWANG (9 pts) are solid shorter options. TWELFTH is exceptionally valuable in Scrabble.
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