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| Entity Central Index Key | 0001288403 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Securities Act File Number | 1-32414 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Entity Registrant Name | W&T Offshore, Inc. |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5718 Westheimer Road |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 700 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77057 |
| City Area Code | 713 |
| Local Phone Number | 626.8525 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
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