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

There are 361 5-letter words starting with "w" in the Extended dictionary.

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

"whizz" scores 29 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 Starting with "W"

361 5-letter dictionary words starting with "w" — the highest-scoring is whizz at 29 points. Have other letters to work with? Try the Word Finder.

Notable words

whizz29 pts
noun — someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
woozy20 pts
adjective — having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
wacky17 pts
adjective — informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
waltz17 pts
noun — a ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat
wanze17 pts

All 361 words

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Frequently asked questions

How many 5-letter words are starting with "w"?: There are 361 5-letter words starting with "w" in the Extended dictionary.
What's the best-scoring word on this page?: "whizz" scores 29 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.