Words Starting With W
All 6,546 English words beginning with W - filter by length, ending, or score. Sorted by Scrabble point value.
6,546
Total words
468
5-letter (Wordle)
38
Best Scrabble score
5-Letter Words Starting With W - Wordle
When Wordle's first position shows W as a green clue, all 468 of these words are possible answers. Use our Wordle Solver to add more clues and narrow it down further.
WHIZZ29WUZZY29WOOZY20WINDZ18WACKY17WALTZ17WANZE17WAZIR17WEEZE17WEZEN17WHACK17WHICK17WHIFF17WHUFF17WICKY17WINZE17WIZEN17WIZES17WOOTZ17WAXED16
Top Scrabble Words Starting With W
| Word | Length | Scrabble | WWF |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHIZZINGLY | 10 | 38 | 39 |
| WHIZZBANG | 9 | 36 | 38 |
| WHIZZERMAN | 10 | 36 | 37 |
| WHIZZINESS | 10 | 34 | 34 |
| WHIZZING | 8 | 33 | 34 |
| WHIZZED | 7 | 32 | 31 |
| WHIZZERS | 8 | 32 | 31 |
| WOODCOCKIZE | 11 | 32 | 34 |
| WAXCHANDLERY | 12 | 31 | 32 |
| WEATHERCOCKISH | 14 | 31 | 31 |
W Words by Length
| Category | Count | |
|---|---|---|
| 2-letter words starting with W | 18 | filter -> |
| 3-letter words starting with W | 67 | filter -> |
| 4-letter words starting with W | 268 | filter -> |
| 5-letter words starting with W | 468 | filter -> |
| 6-letter words starting with W | 792 | filter -> |
| 7-letter words starting with W | 1,144 | filter -> |
| 8-letter words starting with W | 1,251 | filter -> |
| 9-letter words starting with W | 1,034 | filter -> |
| 10-letter words starting with W | 709 | filter -> |
| 11-letter words starting with W | 432 | filter -> |
| 12-letter words starting with W | 212 | filter -> |
| 13-letter words starting with W | 92 | filter -> |
| 14-letter words starting with W | 45 | filter -> |
| 15-letter words starting with W | 14 | filter -> |
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Words Starting With W in Word Games
The letter W is worth 4 points in Scrabble. Common letters like W appear in thousands of words, giving you maximum flexibility on any rack. The best strategy for words starting with W is to look for plays that land the first letter on a premium square - Double Letter or Triple Letter Score squares boost your points significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many words start with W?
There are 6,546 English words that start with the letter W in the standard dictionary.
What are the best 5-letter words starting with W for Wordle?
There are 468 five-letter words starting with W. Top picks by Scrabble score: WHIZZ, WUZZY, WOOZY, WINDZ, WACKY. Use the Wordle Solver to filter by additional clues.
What is the highest-scoring Scrabble word starting with W?
WHIZZINGLY scores 38 base points in Scrabble - the highest-value word starting with W.