How many 5-letter words are ending with "w"?

There are 59 5-letter words ending with "w" in the Extended dictionary.

What's the best-scoring word on this page?

"oxbow" scores 17 points using standard Scrabble letter values.

What if I have more letters to work with?

Use the Word Finder to search by your exact letters — it supports filtering by length, starting letter, ending letter, and any letters the word must contain.

5-Letter Words Ending with "W"

59 5-letter dictionary words ending with "w" — the highest-scoring is oxbow at 17 points. Have other letters to work with? Try the Word Finder.

Notable words

oxbow17 pts
noun — a wooden framework bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox
squaw17 pts
noun — derogatory terms for an American Indian woman
yakow15 pts
bylaw13 pts
noun — a rule adopted by an organization in order to regulate its own affairs and the behavior of its members
cahow13 pts

All 59 words

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words are ending with "w"?: There are 59 5-letter words ending with "w" in the Extended dictionary.
What's the best-scoring word on this page?: "oxbow" scores 17 points using standard Scrabble letter values.
What if I have more letters to work with?: Use the Word Finder to search by your exact letters — it supports filtering by length, starting letter, ending letter, and any letters the word must contain.