Words Containing W
Welcome to a whimsical world of words where the letter W weaves its way through our vocabulary! From wacky and wonderful to wise and whimsical, explore an array of terms that flaunt this winsome letter. Dive in and discover the wonders that words containing W have to offer!
2 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| we | 5 | The plural nominative case of the pronoun of the first person; the word with which a person in speaking or writing denotes a number or company of which he is one, as the subject of an action expressed by a verb. | - |
| ow | 5 | - | - |
| aw | 5 | - | - |
| ew | 5 | military action involving the use of electromagnetic energy to determine or exploit or reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum | - |
| wo | 5 | - | - |
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| was | 6 | - | - |
| how | 9 | - | - |
| now | 6 | in these times | it is solely by their language that the upper classes nowadays are distinguished |
| why | 12 | the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' | - |
| who | 9 | a United Nations agency to coordinate international health activities and to help governments improve health services | - |
| way | 9 | space for movement | make way for |
| two | 6 | being one more than one | he received two messages |
| won | 6 | the basic unit of money in North Korea | - |
| new | 6 | original and of a kind not seen before | - |
| own | 6 | have ownership or possession of | He owns three houses in Florida |
| saw | 6 | a power tool for cutting wood | - |
| few | 9 | a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number | a few weeks ago |
| war | 6 | the waging of armed conflict against an enemy | thousands of people were killed in the war |
| wow | 9 | a joke that seems extremely funny | - |
| law | 6 | the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system | he studied law at Yale |
| win | 6 | attain success or reach a desired goal | - |
| owe | 6 | be in debt | She owes me $200 |
| low | 6 | no longer sufficient | supplies are low |
| wet | 6 | very drunk | - |
| cow | 8 | female of domestic cattle: | `moo-cow' is a child's term |
| row | 6 | (construction) a layer of masonry | - |
| woo | 6 | seek someone's favor | China is wooing Russia |
| bow | 8 | a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces | - |
| jew | 13 | a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties | - |
| wee | 6 | eliminate urine | - |
| web | 8 | computer network consisting of a collection of internet sites that offer text and graphics and sound and animation resources through the hypertext transfer protocol | - |
| raw | 6 | informal terms for nakedness | in the raw |
| wig | 7 | British slang for a scolding | - |
| wax | 13 | increase in phase | the moon is waxing |
| jaw | 13 | talk socially without exchanging too much information | - |
| wan | 6 | abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress | her wan face suddenly flushed |
| sew | 6 | create (clothes) with cloth | Can the seamstress sew me a suit by next week? |
| wit | 6 | a witty amusing person who makes jokes | - |
| vow | 9 | dedicate to a deity by a vow | - |
| owl | 6 | nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes | - |
| tow | 6 | the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope | the truck gave him a tow to the garage |
| paw | 8 | the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb | - |
| woe | 6 | misery resulting from affliction | - |
| sow | 6 | place seeds in or on (the ground) | sow the ground with sunflower seeds |
| awe | 6 | a feeling of profound respect for someone or something | - |
| pow | 8 | a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war | - |
| wen | 6 | a common cyst of the skin; filled with fatty matter (sebum) that is secreted by a sebaceous gland that has been blocked | - |
| dow | 7 | - | - |
| wed | 7 | take in marriage | - |
| dew | 7 | water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air | in the morning the grass was wet with dew |
| mow | 8 | a loft in a barn where hay is stored | - |
| haw | 9 | a spring-flowering shrub or small tree of the genus Crataegus | - |
| wad | 7 | (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | a wad of money |
| wat | 6 | - | - |
| mew | 8 | the common gull of Eurasia and northeastern North America | - |
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4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| what | 10 | Something; thing; stuff. | - |
| with | 10 | denotes or expresses some situation or relation of nearness, proximity, association, connection, or the like. | I will buy with you, talk with you, walk with you, and so following; but I will not eat with you, drink with you, nor pray with you. |
| know | 11 | accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | The Crown Prince was acknowledged as the true heir to the throne |
| will | 7 | a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die | - |
| want | 7 | have need of | This piano wants the attention of a competent tuner |
| well | 7 | in a manner affording benefit or advantage | she married well |
| when | 10 | - | - |
| were | 7 | - | - |
| down | 8 | English physician who first described Down's syndrome (1828-1896) | - |
| work | 11 | make uniform | work the clay until it is soft |
| wait | 7 | the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something) | the wait was an ordeal for him |
| away | 10 | out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts) | pushed all doubts away |
| show | 10 | provide evidence for | The blood test showed that he was the father |
| went | 7 | - | - |
| wife | 10 | a married woman; a man's partner in marriage | - |
| knew | 11 | - | - |
| week | 11 | hours or days of work in a calendar week | they worked a 40-hour week |
| word | 8 | the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus) | - |
| wish | 10 | prefer or wish to do something | - |
| walk | 11 | the act of traveling by foot | walking is a healthy form of exercise |
| town | 7 | an administrative division of a county | the town is responsible for snow removal |
| news | 7 | information about recent and important events | they awaited news of the outcome |
| whoa | 10 | - | - |
| wake | 11 | the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) | in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured |
| wear | 7 | exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | - |
| blow | 9 | make a mess of, destroy or ruin | - |
| wall | 7 | an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes | they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down |
| slow | 7 | cause to proceed more slowly | The illness slowed him down |
| wine | 7 | a red as dark as red wine | - |
| grow | 8 | pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become | - |
| wind | 8 | raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help | - |
| whom | 12 | The objective case of who. | - |
| warm | 9 | easily aroused or excited | a warm temper |
| wild | 8 | in an uncontrolled and rampant manner | - |
| wash | 10 | the erosive process of washing away soil or gravel by water (as from a roadway) | from the house they watched the washout of their newly seeded lawn by the water |
| ways | 10 | structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired | - |
| west | 7 | United States film actress (1892-1980) | - |
| view | 10 | the act of looking or seeing or observing | he tried to get a better view of it |
| draw | 8 | thread on or as if on a string | - |
| snow | 7 | English writer of novels about moral dilemmas in academe (1905-1980) | - |
| weak | 11 | deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc | weak colors |
| crew | 9 | an informal body of friends | - |
| swim | 9 | the act of swimming | it was the swimming they enjoyed most |
| grew | 8 | - | - |
| wave | 10 | signal with the hands or nod | She waved to her friends |
| wood | 8 | United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942) | - |
| woke | 11 | - | - |
| wide | 8 | not on target | the kick was wide |
| wise | 7 | United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949) | - |
| dawn | 8 | become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions | It dawned on him that she had betrayed him |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| where | 11 | - | - |
| would | 9 | - | - |
| world | 9 | people in general; especially a distinctive group of people with some shared interest | the Western world |
| wrong | 9 | that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law | he feels that you are in the wrong |
| which | 16 | - | - |
| woman | 10 | a human female employed to do housework | I have a woman who comes in four hours a day while I write |
| wanna | 8 | - | - |
| whole | 11 | not injured or harmed | - |
| worry | 11 | be on the mind of | I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift |
| while | 11 | a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition | he was here for a little while |
| watch | 13 | a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event | - |
| water | 8 | the part of the earth's surface covered with water (such as a river or lake or ocean) | they invaded our territorial waters |
| women | 10 | - | - |
| power | 10 | energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor | The power went oout around midnight |
| white | 11 | a Caucasian | - |
| write | 8 | communicate (with) in writing | - |
| words | 9 | an angry dispute | they had words |
| sweet | 8 | not containing or composed of salt water | - |
| throw | 11 | cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation | throw the lever |
| known | 12 | apprehended with certainty | a known quantity |
| works | 12 | the internal mechanism of a device | - |
| worth | 11 | French couturier (born in England) regarded as the founder of Parisian haute couture; noted for introducing the bustle (1825-1895) | - |
| worse | 8 | changed for the worse in health or fitness | I feel worse today |
| weird | 9 | suggesting the operation of supernatural influences | the three weird sisters |
| swear | 8 | have faith or confidence in | - |
| wrote | 8 | - | - |
| whose | 11 | The possessive case of who or which. | - |
| waste | 8 | cause to grow thin or weak | - |
| allow | 8 | give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause | - |
| worst | 8 | defeat thoroughly | - |
| twice | 10 | to double the degree | - |
| screw | 10 | someone who guards prisoners | - |
| crowd | 11 | an informal body of friends | he still hangs out with the same crowd |
| awful | 11 | offensive or even (of persons) malicious | - |
| whore | 11 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| sword | 9 | a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard | - |
| grown | 9 | (of animals) fully developed | a grown woman |
| threw | 11 | - | - |
| owner | 8 | a person who owns something | they are searching for the owner of the car |
| brown | 10 | a university in Rhode Island | - |
| aware | 8 | bearing in mind; attentive to | - |
| lower | 8 | cause to drop or sink | - |
| awake | 12 | stop sleeping | - |
| below | 10 | further down | - |
| woods | 9 | the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area | - |
| tower | 8 | appear very large or occupy a commanding position | - |
| wound | 9 | a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat | - |
| wheel | 11 | move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle | - |
| swing | 9 | in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball | - |
| wings | 9 | a means of flight or ascent | necessity lends wings to inspiration |
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6 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| always | 12 | at all times; all the time and on every occasion | I will always be there to help you |
| wanted | 10 | characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for | so good to feel wanted |
| anyway | 15 | in any way whatsoever | get it done anyway you can |
| answer | 9 | react verbally | She didn't want to answer |
| follow | 12 | be later in time | Tuesday always follows Monday |
| worked | 14 | - | - |
| wonder | 10 | something that causes feelings of wonder | the wonders of modern science |
| window | 13 | a pane of glass in a window | the ball shattered the window |
| within | 12 | on the inside | - |
| lawyer | 12 | a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice | - |
| twenty | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 20 items or units | - |
| weapon | 11 | any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting | he was licensed to carry a weapon |
| slowly | 12 | in music | - |
| shower | 12 | someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see | - |
| weight | 13 | a system of units used to express the weight of something | - |
| fellow | 12 | one of a pair | one eye was blue but its fellow was brown |
| winter | 9 | spend the winter | We wintered on the Riviera |
| yellow | 12 | of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk | - |
| flower | 12 | produce or yield flowers | - |
| borrow | 11 | take up and practice as one's own | - |
| writer | 9 | writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay) | - |
| switch | 14 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | switch to a different brand of beer |
| winner | 9 | a person with a record of successes | only winners need apply |
| shadow | 13 | a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements | - |
| thrown | 12 | twisted together; as of filaments spun into a thread | thrown silk is raw silk that has been twisted and doubled into yarn |
| coward | 12 | English dramatist and actor and composer noted for his witty and sophisticated comedies (1899-1973) | - |
| twelve | 12 | denoting a quantity consisting of 12 items or units | - |
| wallet | 9 | a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money | - |
| wasted | 10 | not used to good advantage | a wasted effort |
| nephew | 14 | a son of your brother or sister | - |
| reward | 10 | bestow honor or rewards upon | The scout was rewarded for courageous action |
| toward | 10 | Approaching; coming near. | - |
| worker | 13 | a member of the working class (not necessarily employed) | workers of the world--unite! |
| washed | 13 | clean by virtue of having been washed in water | - |
| wicked | 16 | having committed unrighteous acts | - |
| powder | 12 | a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks | - |
| waters | 9 | United States actress and singer (1896-1977) | - |
| wealth | 12 | the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money | great wealth is not a sign of great intelligence |
| cowboy | 16 | a performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging | - |
| worthy | 15 | worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse | - |
| wisdom | 12 | the trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight | - |
| wheels | 12 | - | - |
| sorrow | 9 | something that causes great unhappiness | - |
| review | 12 | a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians | - |
| waiter | 9 | a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant) | - |
| wolves | 12 | - | - |
| wizard | 19 | possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers | wizard wands |
| walker | 13 | an enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk | - |
| pillow | 11 | rest on or as if on a pillow | pillow your head |
| drawer | 10 | an artist skilled at drawing | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| without | 13 | Unless; except; -- introducing a clause. | - |
| working | 15 | actively engaged in paid work | the working population |
| waiting | 11 | being and remaining ready and available for use | waiting cars and limousines lined the curb |
| welcome | 14 | bid welcome to; greet upon arrival | - |
| between | 12 | in the interval | dancing all the dances with little rest between |
| wedding | 13 | the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed | - |
| worried | 11 | afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief | worried parents |
| whether | 16 | - | - |
| wearing | 11 | the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment | - |
| walking | 15 | the act of traveling by foot | walking is a healthy form of exercise |
| forward | 14 | forward in time or order or degree | - |
| writing | 11 | the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect) | the writing in her novels is excellent |
| written | 10 | written as for a film or play or broadcast | - |
| allowed | 11 | - | - |
| however | 16 | despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) | although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it |
| sweetie | 10 | a person loved by another person | - |
| weekend | 15 | a time period usually extending from Friday night through Sunday; more loosely defined as any period of successive days including one and only one Sunday | - |
| awesome | 12 | inspiring awe or admiration or wonder | the awesome complexity of the universe |
| knowing | 15 | characterized by conscious design or purpose | a knowing act of fraud |
| towards | 11 | - | - |
| nowhere | 13 | an insignificant place | he came out of nowhere |
| willing | 11 | not brought about by coercion or force | - |
| whoever | 16 | Whatever person; any person who; be or she who; any one who. | he shall be punished, whoever he may be |
| somehow | 15 | in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means | they managed somehow |
| weather | 13 | face and withstand with courage | - |
| witness | 10 | (law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature | - |
| showing | 14 | something shown to the public | - |
| screwed | 13 | - | - |
| growing | 12 | (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level | - |
| warning | 11 | cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) | the warning was to beware of surprises |
| winning | 11 | very attractive; capturing interest | a winning personality |
| william | 12 | - | - |
| windows | 14 | (trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface | - |
| wasting | 11 | a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse | - |
| drawing | 12 | act of getting or draining something such as electricity or a liquid from a source | the drawing of water from the well |
| blowing | 13 | processing that involves blowing a gas | - |
| unknown | 14 | being or having an unknown or unnamed source | a poem by an unknown author |
| wanting | 11 | nonexistent | - |
| network | 14 | an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals | - |
| wounded | 12 | people who are wounded | they had to leave the wounded where they fell |
| warrior | 10 | someone engaged in or experienced in warfare | - |
| western | 10 | of wind; from the west | - |
| whistle | 13 | an inexpensive fipple flute | - |
| highway | 20 | a major road for any form of motor transport | - |
| warrant | 10 | stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of | The dealer warrants all the cars he sells |
| washing | 14 | garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering | - |
| swallow | 13 | the act of swallowing | one swallow of the liquid was enough |
| awkward | 18 | socially uncomfortable; unsure and constrained in manner | awkward and reserved at parties |
| anyways | 16 | used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement | - |
| whiskey | 20 | a liquor made from fermented mash of grain | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| tomorrow | 13 | the day after today | what are our tasks for tomorrow? |
| whatever | 17 | one or some or every or all without specification | give me whatever peaches you don't want |
| watching | 17 | the act of observing; taking a patient look | - |
| anywhere | 17 | at or in or to any place | you can find this food anywhere |
| powerful | 16 | strong enough to knock down or overwhelm | - |
| whenever | 17 | - | - |
| wherever | 17 | where in the world | - |
| swimming | 16 | the act of swimming | it was the swimming they enjoyed most |
| homework | 20 | preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home) | - |
| sandwich | 17 | insert or squeeze tightly between two people or objects | She was sandwiched in her airplane seat between two fat men |
| nowadays | 15 | the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech | - |
| downtown | 15 | the central area or commercial center of a town or city | the heart of Birmingham's downtown |
| farewell | 14 | an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting | - |
| worrying | 15 | causing distress or worry or anxiety | a worrying situation |
| growling | 13 | the sound of growling (as made by animals) | - |
| screwing | 14 | slang for sexual intercourse | - |
| weakness | 15 | a flaw or weak point | - |
| software | 14 | (computer science) written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the operation of a computer system and that are stored in read/write memory | the market for software is expected to expand |
| williams | 13 | United States playwright (1911-1983) | - |
| somewhat | 16 | to certain extent or degree | - |
| password | 14 | a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group | he forgot the password |
| waitress | 11 | serve as a waiter or waitress in a restaurant | - |
| withdraw | 18 | break from a meeting or gathering | - |
| weekends | 16 | - | - |
| crawling | 14 | a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body | - |
| sweating | 12 | the process of the sweat glands of the skin secreting a salty fluid | - |
| workshop | 20 | small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done | - |
| whirring | 15 | sound of something in rapid motion | - |
| hometown | 16 | the town (or city) where you grew up or where you have your principal residence | he never went back to his hometown again |
| broadway | 17 | a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters | - |
| wardrobe | 14 | a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes | - |
| swinging | 13 | characterized by a buoyant rhythm | a swinging pace |
| wretched | 17 | of very poor quality or condition | - |
| hardware | 15 | (computer science) the mechanical, magnetic, electronic, and electrical components making up a computer system | - |
| likewise | 15 | in like or similar manner | some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil |
| sidewalk | 16 | walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway | - |
| download | 13 | transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location | - |
| backward | 20 | in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal | it's easy to get the `i' and the `e' backward in words like `seize' and `siege' |
| sweeping | 14 | ignoring distinctions | sweeping generalizations |
| swearing | 12 | profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger | - |
| wildlife | 15 | all living things (except people) that are undomesticated | chemicals could kill all the wildlife |
| bungalow | 14 | a small house with a single story | - |
| cowardly | 17 | lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted | cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then |
| wrestler | 11 | combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground | - |
| showtime | 16 | the time at which something is supposed to begin | - |
| sideways | 15 | to, toward or at one side | - |
| twilight | 15 | lighted by or as if by twilight | the twilight glow of the sky |
| swelling | 12 | an abnormal protuberance or localized enlargement | - |
| watchman | 18 | a guard who keeps watch | - |
| driveway | 18 | a road leading up to a private house | they parked in the driveway |
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9 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| somewhere | 17 | in or at or to some place | she must be somewhere |
| wonderful | 16 | extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers | - |
| otherwise | 15 | in another and different manner | she thought otherwise |
| following | 16 | a group of followers or enthusiasts | - |
| wondering | 14 | showing curiosity | - |
| interview | 15 | conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting | - |
| knowledge | 18 | the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning | - |
| newspaper | 16 | the physical object that is the product of a newspaper publisher | when it began to rain he covered his head with a newspaper |
| underwear | 13 | undergarment worn next to the skin and under the outer garments | - |
| answering | 13 | replying | an answering glance |
| backwards | 21 | in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal | - |
| worthless | 15 | morally reprehensible | - |
| meanwhile | 17 | the time between one event, process, or period and another | meanwhile the socialists are running the government |
| elsewhere | 15 | - | - |
| wandering | 14 | travelling about without any clear destination | she followed him in his wanderings and looked after him |
| warehouse | 15 | a storehouse for goods and merchandise | - |
| paperwork | 20 | work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc. | - |
| fireworks | 19 | - | - |
| whistling | 16 | the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture | - |
| wrestling | 13 | the sport of hand-to-hand struggle between unarmed contestants who try to throw each other down | - |
| breakdown | 19 | the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue | his warning came after the breakdown of talks in London |
| worldwide | 17 | spanning or extending throughout the entire world | worldwide distribution |
| followers | 15 | a group of followers or enthusiasts | - |
| waterfall | 15 | a steep descent of the water of a river | - |
| microwave | 19 | cook or heat in a microwave oven | You can microwave the leftovers |
| allowance | 14 | an amount added or deducted on the basis of qualifying circumstances | an allowance for profit |
| housewife | 18 | a wife who manages a household while her husband earns the family income | - |
| countdown | 15 | counting backward from an arbitrary number to indicate the time remaining before some event (such as launching a space vehicle) | - |
| awareness | 12 | having knowledge of | he had no awareness of his mistakes |
| sweetness | 12 | a pleasingly sweet olfactory property | - |
| whichever | 23 | - | - |
| touchdown | 18 | a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes | - |
| jewellery | 22 | an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) | - |
| welcoming | 17 | very cordial | a welcoming smile |
| switching | 18 | the act of changing one thing or position for another | - |
| whispered | 18 | spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords | a long whispered conversation |
| withdrawn | 19 | tending to reserve or introspection | - |
| borrowing | 15 | the appropriation (of ideas or words etc) from another source | the borrowing of ancient motifs was very apparent |
| ownership | 17 | the act of having and controlling property | - |
| powerless | 14 | lacking power | - |
| northwest | 15 | coming from the northwest | northwesterly winds |
| willingly | 16 | in a willing manner | I willingly accept |
| southwest | 15 | the southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado | - |
| withstand | 16 | stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something | - |
| wallpaper | 16 | cover with wallpaper | - |
| clockwork | 24 | any mechanism of geared wheels that is driven by a coiled spring; resembles the works of a mechanical clock | - |
| gunpowder | 16 | a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks | - |
| scarecrow | 16 | an effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds | - |
| workplace | 20 | a place where work is done | - |
| crossword | 15 | a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle | - |
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10 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| everywhere | 22 | to or in any or all places | You find fast food stores everywhere |
| sweetheart | 16 | a very attractive or seductive looking woman | - |
| downstairs | 14 | on or of lower floors of a building | the downstairs (or downstair) phone |
| afterwards | 17 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | - |
| whispering | 19 | speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords | - |
| whatsoever | 19 | one or some or every or all without specification | no milk whatsoever is left |
| underwater | 14 | beneath the surface of the water | - |
| strawberry | 18 | a soft red birthmark | - |
| wheelchair | 21 | a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant | - |
| underworld | 15 | (religion) the world of the dead | - |
| wilderness | 14 | a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition | it was a wilderness preserved for the hawks and mountaineers |
| worthwhile | 22 | sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest | a worthwhile book |
| watermelon | 15 | an African melon | - |
| windshield | 18 | transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle | - |
| withdrawal | 20 | a method of birth control in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation | - |
| typewriter | 18 | hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time | - |
| eyewitness | 16 | a spectator who can describe what happened | - |
| worshipped | 21 | regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god) | - |
| wellington | 14 | (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot | - |
| witchcraft | 23 | the art of sorcery | - |
| overweight | 20 | usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it | - |
| nationwide | 14 | extending throughout an entire nation | it was broadcast nationwide |
| stewardess | 14 | a woman steward on an airplane | - |
| whorehouse | 19 | a building where prostitutes are available | - |
| dishwasher | 20 | a machine for washing dishes | - |
| wonderland | 15 | an imaginary realm of marvels or wonders | - |
| fellowship | 21 | an association of people who share common beliefs or activities | the church welcomed new members into its fellowship |
| songwriter | 14 | a composer of words or music for popular songs | - |
| horsepower | 18 | a unit of power equal to 746 watts | - |
| weatherman | 18 | predicts the weather | - |
| widespread | 17 | distributed over a considerable extent | widespread nuclear fallout |
| silverware | 16 | tableware made of silver or silver plate or pewter or stainless steel | - |
| downstream | 16 | away from the source or with the current | - |
| cartwright | 19 | English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823) | - |
| waterproof | 18 | not permitting the passage of water | - |
| wickedness | 20 | estrangement from god | - |
| sweatshirt | 16 | cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity | - |
| superpower | 17 | a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world | - |
| winchester | 18 | a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire | - |
| newscaster | 15 | someone who broadcasts the news | - |
| schoolwork | 22 | a school task performed by a student to satisfy the teacher | - |
| unanswered | 14 | not returned in kind | unrequited (unanswered) love |
| bewildered | 17 | perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment | bewildered and confused |
| freshwater | 19 | water that is not salty | - |
| warehouses | 16 | - | - |
| forwarding | 18 | the advancement of some enterprise | his experience in marketing resulted in the forwarding of his career |
| workaholic | 22 | person with a compulsive need to work | - |
| tumbleweed | 18 | bushy annual weed of central North America having greenish flowers and winged seeds | - |
| expressway | 25 | a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic | - |
| waterfront | 16 | the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water | - |
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Welcome to the whimsical world of words containing W, where the letter W wields its weighty influence in wonderful ways! In the lexicon of the English language, the presence of W can whisk a word away into realms of whimsy, awe, and uniqueness. From creating soft whispers to adding bold twists in pronunciation, the inclusion of W in a word can transform its meaning and sound. Throughout this article, we'll wander through a wonderland of words featuring this quirky character, exploring popular terms, high-scoring Scrabble gems, and even some rare birds of the linguistic world. So, without further ado, let's dive into the whirlpool of words that wear a W with pride!
About words containing W
The letter W is a fascinating fixture in the English language, serving as both a consonant and a semi-vowel. Its origins trace back to the Old English "wyn," which meant joy—a fitting beginning for a letter that brings such delight to language. W adds a unique texture to words, often introducing a breathy or vowel-like quality that can alter a word's flow and rhythm. Consider words like "whisper" or "waltz," where the W sets the tone with a gentle gust or a graceful twirl. Its placement within a word can significantly affect pronunciation; when W appears at the start, it tends to command attention, while in the middle or end, it can soften and round out the sounds.
Words containing W often carry a sense of familiarity or complexity, depending on their use. Commonly used to form questions or exclamations—think "who," "what," "where," and "wow"—W words are crucial for expression and inquiry, adding depth to dialogue. Additionally, W can be found in many compound words, acting as a bridge between ideas, such as "waterfront" or "worldwide." The versatility of W enables it to adapt across different contexts, making it an indispensable part of the English lexicon. This adaptability is what makes words containing W not just necessary, but also engaging and enjoyable to explore.
Popular word examples
Words containing W have woven themselves into the fabric of everyday conversation, each with its own charm and utility.
Whimsical
- Definition: Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way.
- Example in a Sentence: The garden was filled with whimsical sculptures that delighted visitors.
- Fun Fact: Derived from the word "whimsy," it originally referred to a sudden fancy or notion.
Wanderlust
- Definition: A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
- Example in a Sentence: Her wanderlust led her to visit over 30 countries before she turned 30.
- Fun Fact: The word comes from German, combining "wandern" (to hike or roam) and "Lust" (desire).
Whittle
- Definition: To carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it.
- Example in a Sentence: He spent the afternoon whittling a small bird from a piece of pine.
- Fun Fact: Historically, whittling was a popular pastime among sailors who crafted intricate figures during long voyages.
Wistful
- Definition: Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing.
- Example in a Sentence: She had a wistful look on her face as she gazed at the old photographs.
- Fun Fact: The word originates from "wistly," an Old English term meaning intently or closely.
Waddle
- Definition: To walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion.
- Example in a Sentence: The ducklings waddled after their mother towards the pond.
- Fun Fact: "Waddle" is often used to describe the unique gait of penguins and ducks.
Wrought
- Definition: Shaped by hammering; worked into shape.
- Example in a Sentence: The wrought iron gate stood elegantly at the entrance of the mansion.
- Fun Fact: "Wrought" is an old past tense and past participle of "work."
Whodunit
- Definition: A story or play about a murder in which the identity of the murderer is not revealed until the end.
- Example in a Sentence: Agatha Christie's novels are classic examples of the whodunit genre.
- Fun Fact: The term was coined by book reviewer Donald Gordon in 1930.
Wreak
- Definition: To cause a large amount of damage or harm.
- Example in a Sentence: The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal town.
- Fun Fact: The phrase "wreak havoc" is one of the few modern uses of the word "wreak."
Waddle
- Definition: To walk with short steps and a swaying motion.
- Example in a Sentence: The toddler waddled across the room to her mother.
- Fun Fact: Often associated with ducks and penguins, the word captures their charmingly awkward movement.
Waffles
- Definition: A batter cake with a pattern of square indentations, cooked in a waffle iron.
- Example in a Sentence: Every Sunday morning, they enjoyed waffles with maple syrup for breakfast.
- Fun Fact: Waffles have been around since the Middle Ages, originally made as communion wafers.
High-scoring scrabble examples
When it comes to Scrabble, words containing W can earn you some wickedly wonderful points!
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Waxy | 16 | Resembling wax in appearance or texture. |
| Wizen | 17 | To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled, often as a result of aging. |
| Wizard | 18 | A person who is very skilled in a particular field. |
| Waxwork | 24 | A life-size wax figure of a person. |
| Waffled | 17 | Spoke or wrote at length in a vague or trivial manner. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
For Wordle enthusiasts, words containing W can be the winning ticket to success!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Whirl | Move or cause to move rapidly around and around. |
| Wedge | A piece of wood, metal, etc., with a pointed edge. |
| Waste | Use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose. |
| Weary | Feeling or showing tiredness. |
| Wheat | A cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries. |
Unusual and rare word examples
In the vast world of vocabulary, some words containing W are rare gems waiting to be discovered.
Widdershins
- Definition: In a direction contrary to the sun's course, considered unlucky.
- Interesting Fact: Originating from Old High German, "widdershins" means "against" + "direction."
- Example in a Sentence: The folklore warned travelers against walking widdershins around the ancient stone circle.
Weltschmerz
- Definition: A feeling of melancholy and world-weariness.
- Interesting Fact: A German word combining "world" (Welt) and "pain" (Schmerz).
- Example in a Sentence: His poetry was infused with a deep sense of weltschmerz.
Wampum
- Definition: Beads made from shells used by North American Indians as currency.
- Interesting Fact: Wampum belts were also used as records of treaties and historical events.
- Example in a Sentence: The museum displayed several wampum artifacts from the tribal exchange.
Withershins
- Definition: Another term for widdershins, meaning counterclockwise or left-handed.
- Interesting Fact: It shares its roots with the word "sinister," historically linked to left-handedness.
- Example in a Sentence: The ritual required participants to dance withershins around the fire.
Whinge
- Definition: To complain persistently and in a peevish or irritating way.
- Interesting Fact: Frequently used in British English, its origins are from Scots and Northern English dialects.
- Example in a Sentence: Despite the beautiful weather, he managed to find something to whinge about.
Final words
From adding a touch of whimsy to scoring big in games, words containing W bring a whirlwind of fun and fascination to the English language. Whether you're a wordsmith, a game enthusiast, or simply a lover of language, there's always something wonderful to discover in the world of W words. So, keep your eyes wide open and your wits about you as you continue to explore the wild and woolly world of words!
