Words With W In The Middle
Welcome to the fascinating world of words where W takes center stage! Dive into this quirky collection where each word has a W proudly nestled in its middle. It’s a whimsical journey through language, offering you delightful discoveries and linguistic surprises. Get ready to be wowed by these wordy wonders!
3 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| two | 6 | being one more than one | he received two messages |
| own | 6 | have ownership or possession of | He owns three houses in Florida |
| owe | 6 | be in debt | She owes me $200 |
| owl | 6 | nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes | - |
| awe | 6 | a feeling of profound respect for someone or something | - |
| awa | 6 | - | - |
| owt | 6 | - | - |
| ewe | 6 | a Kwa language spoken by the Ewe in Ghana and Togo and Benin | - |
| awl | 6 | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes | - |
| awk | 10 | - | - |
| pwn | 8 | - | - |
| ewt | 6 | - | - |
| ewk | 10 | - | - |
| iwi | 6 | - | - |
| awn | 6 | slender bristlelike appendage found on the bracts of grasses | - |
| cwm | 10 | a steep-walled semicircular basin in a mountain; may contain a lake | - |
| twp | 8 | - | - |
| twa | 6 | - | - |
| swy | 9 | - | - |
4 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| down | 8 | English physician who first described Down's syndrome (1828-1896) | - |
| away | 10 | out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts) | pushed all doubts away |
| 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 |
| swim | 9 | the act of swimming | it was the swimming they enjoyed most |
| dawn | 8 | become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions | It dawned on him that she had betrayed him |
| laws | 7 | the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit | - |
| bowl | 9 | a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco | - |
| cows | 9 | domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age | wait till the cows come home |
| twin | 7 | being two identical | - |
| lawn | 7 | a field of cultivated and mowed grass | - |
| hawk | 14 | a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar | - |
| swan | 7 | move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | - |
| swat | 7 | a sharp blow | - |
| swap | 9 | an equal exchange | - |
| gown | 8 | outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions | - |
| pawn | 9 | leave as a guarantee in return for money | pawn your grandfather's gold watch |
| twat | 7 | a man who is a stupid incompetent fool | - |
| sway | 10 | move back and forth or sideways | the tall building swayed |
| hwan | 10 | - | - |
| swam | 9 | - | - |
| howl | 10 | emit long loud cries | howl with sorrow |
| jaws | 14 | - | - |
| twig | 8 | understand, usually after some initial difficulty | - |
| swig | 8 | a large and hurried swallow | - |
| sewn | 7 | fastened with stitches | - |
| awol | 7 | absent without permission | - |
| newt | 7 | small usually bright-colored semiaquatic salamanders of North America and Europe and northern Asia | - |
| swab | 9 | wash with a swab or a mop | swab the ship's decks |
| twit | 7 | aggravation by deriding or mocking or criticizing | - |
| kiwi | 11 | fuzzy brown egg-shaped fruit with slightly tart green flesh | - |
| yawn | 10 | an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom | he could not suppress a yawn |
| sown | 7 | sprinkled with seed | - |
| lowe | 7 | - | - |
| lewd | 8 | suggestive of or tending to moral looseness | lewd pictures |
| howe | 10 | United States editor (1920-1993) | - |
| dewy | 11 | wet with dew | - |
| fowl | 10 | a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl | - |
| fawn | 10 | a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color | - |
| swag | 8 | goods or money obtained illegally | - |
| awry | 10 | turned or twisted to one side | with his necktie twisted awry |
| nowt | 7 | - | - |
| awed | 8 | inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence | awed by the silence |
| bawl | 9 | shout loudly and without restraint | - |
| nowy | 10 | - | - |
| swum | 9 | - | - |
| twee | 7 | affectedly dainty or refined | - |
| gawk | 12 | look with amazement; look stupidly | - |
| hewn | 10 | cut or shaped with hard blows of a heavy cutting instrument like an ax or chisel | a house built of hewn logs |
| mews | 9 | street lined with buildings that were originally private stables but have been remodeled as dwellings | she lives in a Chelsea mews |
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5 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| power | 10 | energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor | The power went oout around midnight |
| sweet | 8 | not containing or composed of salt water | - |
| known | 12 | apprehended with certainty | a known quantity |
| swear | 8 | have faith or confidence in | - |
| twice | 10 | to double the degree | - |
| crowd | 11 | an informal body of friends | he still hangs out with the same crowd |
| awful | 11 | offensive or even (of persons) malicious | - |
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| tower | 8 | appear very large or occupy a commanding position | - |
| swing | 9 | in baseball; a batter's attempt to hit a pitched ball | - |
| sweat | 8 | excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin | Exercise makes one sweat |
| shown | 11 | - | - |
| twins | 8 | the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20 | - |
| blown | 10 | breathing laboriously or convulsively | - |
| award | 9 | give, especially as an honor or reward | - |
| towel | 8 | a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping | - |
| crown | 10 | be the culminating event | The speech crowned the meeting |
| clown | 10 | act as or like a clown | - |
| drown | 9 | cover completely or make imperceptible | I was drowned in work |
| lewis | 8 | United States novelist who satirized middle-class America in his novel Main Street (1885-1951) | - |
| drawn | 9 | showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering | her face was drawn and haggard from sleeplessness |
| owned | 9 | having an owner; often used in combination | state-owned railways |
| twist | 8 | twist suddenly so as to sprain | The wrestler twisted his shoulder |
| sweep | 10 | move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions | - |
| swore | 8 | - | - |
| swamp | 12 | low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog | - |
| crawl | 10 | show submission or fear | - |
| sworn | 8 | bound by or as if by an oath | according to an early tradition became his sworn brother |
| swell | 8 | expand abnormally | The bellies of the starving children are swelling |
| howdy | 15 | an expression of greeting | - |
| swiss | 8 | the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland | - |
| dwarf | 12 | a person who is markedly small | - |
| shawn | 11 | United States dancer and choreographer who collaborated with Ruth Saint Denis (1891-1972) | - |
| newly | 11 | very recently | they are newly married |
| jewel | 15 | a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry | - |
| swine | 8 | stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals | - |
| await | 8 | look forward to the probable occurrence of | - |
| flown | 11 | - | - |
| swept | 10 | possessing sweep | the sleek swept wings of the plane |
| sewer | 8 | a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water | - |
| dowry | 12 | money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage | - |
| bowls | 10 | a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack | - |
| fewer | 11 | (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of | fewer birds came this year |
| swift | 11 | moving very fast | a swift current |
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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 |
| anyway | 15 | in any way whatsoever | get it done anyway you can |
| answer | 9 | react verbally | She didn't want to answer |
| 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 | - |
| slowly | 12 | in music | - |
| shower | 12 | someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see | - |
| flower | 12 | produce or yield flowers | - |
| switch | 14 | lay aside, abandon, or leave for another | switch to a different brand of beer |
| 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 | - |
| reward | 10 | bestow honor or rewards upon | The scout was rewarded for courageous action |
| toward | 10 | Approaching; coming near. | - |
| 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 | - |
| cowboy | 16 | a performer who gives exhibitions of riding and roping and bulldogging | - |
| drawer | 10 | an artist skilled at drawing | - |
| growth | 13 | the gradual beginning or coming forth | - |
| subway | 14 | an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city) | in Paris the subway system is called the `metro' and in London it is called the `tube' or the `underground' |
| beware | 11 | be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to | - |
| awhile | 12 | for a short time | sit down and stay awhile |
| slower | 9 | more slowly | - |
| sweaty | 12 | - | - |
| runway | 12 | a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll | - |
| sewing | 10 | needlework on which you are working with needle and thread | she put her sewing back in the basket |
| newton | 9 | a unit of force equal to the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 m/sec/sec to a mass of 1 kilogram; equal to 100,000 dynes | - |
| arrows | 9 | - | - |
| lowest | 9 | lowest in rank or importance | - |
| awaken | 13 | stop sleeping | - |
| sawyer | 12 | any of several beetles whose larvae bore holes in dead or dying trees especially conifers | - |
| fowler | 12 | English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933) | - |
| rewind | 10 | wind (up) again | the mechanical watch needs rewinding every day |
| bowman | 13 | a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow | - |
| unwell | 9 | somewhat ill or prone to illness | is unwell and can't come to work |
| uptown | 11 | a residential part of town away from the central commercial district | - |
| lawful | 12 | authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law | - |
| rowing | 10 | the act of rowing as a sport | - |
| bowels | 11 | the center of the Earth | - |
| twitch | 14 | make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion | his face is twitching |
| blower | 11 | a fan run by an electric motor | - |
| onward | 10 | forward in time or order or degree | from the sixth century onward |
| upward | 12 | to a later time | from childhood upward |
| sweeps | 11 | - | - |
| flawed | 13 | having a blemish or flaw | a flawed diamond |
| sewage | 10 | waste matter carried away in sewers or drains | - |
| midway | 15 | naval battle of World War II (June 1942); American planes based on land and on carriers decisively defeated a Japanese fleet on its way to invade the Midway Islands | - |
| viewer | 12 | a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind) | television viewers |
| newbie | 11 | any new participant in some activity | - |
| bowing | 12 | bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting | - |
| nitwit | 9 | a stupid incompetent person | - |
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7 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| between | 12 | in the interval | dancing all the dances with little rest between |
| forward | 14 | forward in time or order or degree | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| 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 | - |
| 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 |
| network | 14 | an open fabric of string or rope or wire woven together at regular intervals | - |
| highway | 20 | a major road for any form of motor transport | - |
| 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 | - |
| twisted | 11 | having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented | many of the facts seemed twisted out of any semblance to reality |
| sweater | 10 | a person who perspires | - |
| jewelry | 20 | an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) | - |
| halfway | 19 | equally distant from the extremes | - |
| crowded | 14 | overfilled or compacted or concentrated | a crowded theater |
| awfully | 16 | used as intensifiers | - |
| flowing | 14 | designed or arranged to offer the least resistant to fluid flow | - |
| railway | 13 | line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight | - |
| hallway | 16 | an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open | - |
| bowling | 13 | a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them | - |
| showers | 13 | - | - |
| chewing | 16 | biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow | - |
| howling | 14 | extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers | a howling success |
| swollen | 10 | characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance | so swollen by victory that he was unfit for normal duty |
| lawsuit | 10 | a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy | - |
| glowing | 12 | the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface | - |
| viewers | 13 | the audience reached by television | - |
| unaware | 10 | (often followed by `of') not aware | seemed unaware of the scrutiny |
| powered | 13 | (often used in combination) having or using or propelled by means of power or power of a specified kind | powered flight |
| drawers | 11 | underpants worn by men | - |
| freeway | 16 | a broad highway designed for high-speed traffic | - |
| runaway | 13 | someone who flees from an uncongenial situation | - |
| doorway | 14 | the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close | he stuck his head in the doorway |
| getaway | 14 | the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration | - |
| blowjob | 21 | slang for fellatio | - |
| twinkle | 14 | merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance | there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes |
| slowing | 11 | a decrease in rate of change | - |
| swimmer | 14 | a person who travels through the water by swimming | he is not a good swimmer |
| lowered | 11 | below the surround or below the normal position | with lowered eyes |
| newborn | 12 | a baby from birth to four weeks | - |
| maxwell | 19 | Scottish physicist whose equations unified electricity and magnetism and who recognized the electromagnetic nature of light (1831-1879) | - |
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8 letter words
View all| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
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| anywhere | 17 | at or in or to any place | you can find this food anywhere |
| powerful | 16 | strong enough to knock down or overwhelm | - |
| 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 | - |
| growling | 13 | the sound of growling (as made by animals) | - |
| screwing | 14 | slang for sexual intercourse | - |
| 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 |
| somewhat | 16 | to certain extent or degree | - |
| password | 14 | a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group | he forgot the password |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| swinging | 13 | characterized by a buoyant rhythm | a swinging pace |
| 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 | - |
| cowardly | 17 | lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted | cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then |
| 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 | - |
| driveway | 18 | a road leading up to a private house | they parked in the driveway |
| downhill | 15 | sloping down rather steeply | - |
| hallowed | 15 | worthy of religious veneration | Jerusalem's hallowed soil |
| underway | 15 | currently in progress | preparations for the trial are underway |
| renowned | 12 | widely known and esteemed | a renowned painter |
| teamwork | 17 | cooperative work done by a team (especially when it is effective) | it will take money, good planning and, above all, teamwork |
| firewood | 15 | wood used for fuel | they collected and cut their own firewood |
| awakened | 16 | aroused or activated | an awakened interest in ballet |
| flawless | 14 | without a flaw | a flawless gemstone |
| forwards | 15 | at or to or toward the front | - |
| newcomer | 15 | any new participant in some activity | - |
| twisting | 12 | the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean | - |
| manpower | 15 | the force of workers available | - |
| goodwill | 13 | the friendly hope that something will succeed | - |
| unwanted | 12 | not wanted | removed the unwanted vegetation |
| unworthy | 17 | not deserving | - |
| lockdown | 18 | the act of confining prisoners to their cells (usually to regain control during a riot) | - |
| snowball | 13 | plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions | - |
| follower | 14 | a person who accepts the leadership of another | - |
| powdered | 15 | consisting of fine particles | powdered cellulose |
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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 |
| otherwise | 15 | in another and different manner | she thought otherwise |
| following | 16 | a group of followers or enthusiasts | - |
| 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 | - |
| meanwhile | 17 | the time between one event, process, or period and another | meanwhile the socialists are running the government |
| elsewhere | 15 | - | - |
| paperwork | 20 | work that involves handling papers: forms or letters or reports etc. | - |
| fireworks | 19 | - | - |
| breakdown | 19 | the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue | his warning came after the breakdown of talks in London |
| followers | 15 | a group of followers or enthusiasts | - |
| 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 | - |
| jewellery | 22 | an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) | - |
| touchdown | 18 | a landing (as the wheels touch the landing field); especially of airplanes | - |
| switching | 18 | the act of changing one thing or position for another | - |
| 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 |
| southwest | 15 | the southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado | - |
| 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 | - |
| crossword | 15 | a puzzle in which words corresponding to numbered clues are to be found and written in to squares in the puzzle | - |
| awakening | 17 | the act of waking | it was an early awakening |
| sunflower | 15 | any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays | - |
| afterward | 16 | happening at a time subsequent to a reference time | it didn't happen until afterward |
| taekwondo | 17 | a Korean martial art similar to karate | - |
| housework | 19 | the work of cleaning and running a house | - |
| downright | 17 | complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers | a downright lie |
| rewarding | 14 | providing personal satisfaction | a rewarding career as a paramedic |
| stairwell | 12 | a vertical well around which there is a stairway | - |
| nightgown | 17 | lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women | - |
| cowardice | 17 | the trait of lacking courage | - |
| firepower | 17 | (military) the relative capacity for delivering fire on a target | - |
| viewpoint | 17 | a place from which something can be viewed | - |
| torchwood | 18 | - | - |
| bewitched | 20 | captured, as if under a spell | - |
| shipwreck | 23 | an accident that destroys a ship at sea | - |
| unwilling | 13 | in spite of contrary volition | an unwilling smile |
| swordsman | 15 | someone skilled at fencing | - |
| twitching | 18 | a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition | - |
| twentieth | 15 | coming next after the nineteenth in position | - |
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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 | - |
| underwater | 14 | beneath the surface of the water | - |
| strawberry | 18 | a soft red birthmark | - |
| underworld | 15 | (religion) the world of the dead | - |
| typewriter | 18 | hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time | - |
| eyewitness | 16 | a spectator who can describe what happened | - |
| 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 | - |
| dishwasher | 20 | a machine for washing dishes | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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) | - |
| sweatshirt | 16 | cotton knit pullover with long sleeves worn during athletic activity | - |
| superpower | 17 | a state powerful enough to influence events throughout the world | - |
| 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 | - |
| forwarding | 18 | the advancement of some enterprise | his experience in marketing resulted in the forwarding of his career |
| 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 | - |
| bewitching | 21 | capturing interest as if by a spell | bewitching smile |
| playwright | 22 | someone who writes plays | - |
| rottweiler | 13 | German breed of large vigorous short-haired cattle dogs | - |
| passageway | 19 | a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass | - |
| sweetwater | 16 | - | - |
| powerhouse | 18 | a highly energetic and indefatigable person | - |
| newsletter | 13 | report or open letter giving informal or confidential news of interest to a special group | - |
| newsreader | 14 | someone who reads out broadcast news bulletin | - |
| steelworks | 17 | a factory where steel is made | - |
| snowmobile | 17 | ride a snowmobile | - |
| powerfully | 21 | in a powerful manner | the federal government replaced the powerfully pro-settler Sir Godfrey Huggins with the even tougher and more determined ex-trade unionist |
| downsizing | 24 | the reduction of expenditures in order to become financially stable | - |
| viewfinder | 20 | optical device that helps a user to find the target of interest | - |
| pawnbroker | 21 | a person who lends money at interest in exchange for personal property that is deposited as security | - |
| sweltering | 14 | excessively hot and humid or marked by sweating and faintness | a sweltering room |
| unwavering | 17 | marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable | unwavering loyalty |
| answerable | 15 | capable of being answered | - |
| newsworthy | 22 | sufficiently interesting to be reported in a newspaper | - |
| sandalwood | 15 | close-grained fragrant yellowish heartwood of the true sandalwood; has insect repelling properties and is used for carving and cabinetwork | - |
| groundwork | 19 | lowest support of a structure | - |
| pillowcase | 17 | bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow | the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase |
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Enter the whimsical world of words with a twist in the middle! These quirky linguistic gems, with their central 'W', bring a delightful flair to language. From the way they roll off the tongue to their unique place in conversation, words with a 'W' nestled in their center have an undeniable charm. Whether you're a language enthusiast or just someone who loves a good word game, these words are sure to captivate your curiosity. Let's dive in and explore some fascinating examples that highlight the playful impact of 'W'!
About words in the middle W
The letter 'W' holds a special place in the English language, especially when positioned centrally in words. Its unique sound—a soft whispering breeze—creates a distinct pronunciation that can transform the entire rhythm of a word. Consider how the 'W' in "awkward" adds a curious twist, making the word sound as clumsy as its meaning implies. This positioning often challenges our mouths to perform linguistic gymnastics, adding an element of fun to everyday speech.
Moreover, words with a middle 'W' aren't just about entertaining sounds; they often carry intriguing meanings or origins. The 'W' can signify a point of inflection within the word, altering its meaning or usage. For instance, "twilight" conjures images of the mystical transition between day and night, with the 'W' acting as a hinge between two states. The presence of this letter can thus enrich both the word's auditory appeal and its semantic depth.
Popular word examples
Delve into some popular words featuring that delightful middle 'W'! Each one brings its unique flair to the English language.
Awkward
- Definition: Lacking grace or ease in movement or manner.
- Example in a Sentence: The teenager felt awkward at his first dance.
- Fun Fact: Derived from the Old Norse word "afugr," meaning "turned the wrong way around."
Newborn
- Definition: Recently born, typically referring to an infant.
- Example in a Sentence: The hospital nursery was full of newborns.
- Fun Fact: "Newborn" can also metaphorically refer to something that has just begun or been created.
Between
- Definition: In the space separating two objects or regions.
- Example in a Sentence: She sat between her two friends on the bench.
- Fun Fact: "Between" is often used in phrases to indicate shared responsibility or actions, such as "between you and me."
Downward
- Definition: Moving or directed toward a lower place or level.
- Example in a Sentence: They watched the balloon drift downward until it disappeared.
- Fun Fact: The concept of directionality in "downward" has been used metaphorically in many literary works to describe decline.
Lawful
- Definition: In accordance with the law.
- Example in a Sentence: He made a lawful request for the documents.
- Fun Fact: "Lawful" is often used in contrast with "unlawful" to describe actions that adhere to legal standards.
Dwindle
- Definition: To gradually diminish in size, amount, or strength.
- Example in a Sentence: As the night wore on, the party guests began to dwindle.
- Fun Fact: The word "dwindle" originally meant to waste away in Middle English and has evolved to its current usage.
Inward
- Definition: Directed or proceeding toward the inside; inner.
- Example in a Sentence: His thoughts turned inward as he pondered the problem.
- Fun Fact: "Inward" is often used in psychological contexts to describe introspective thinking.
Coward
- Definition: A person who lacks the courage to face danger, difficulty, or pain.
- Example in a Sentence: The soldier refused to be called a coward.
- Fun Fact: The word "coward" is derived from the Old French word "coart," which is related to the tail, symbolizing someone turning tail.
Outward
- Definition: Moving or directed toward the outside.
- Example in a Sentence: Her outward appearance was calm, but inside she was nervous.
- Fun Fact: "Outward" often contrasts with "inward," highlighting the difference between external appearance and internal state.
Reward
- Definition: Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
- Example in a Sentence: She received a reward for her hard work and dedication.
- Fun Fact: The concept of reward has been fundamental in motivational psychology, influencing theories about behavior reinforcement.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble lovers, words with a middle 'W' can pack a punch with their scoring potential! Here's a list of high-scoring options.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Twixt | 19 | An archaic term meaning "between." |
| Dwarves | 14 | Plural of dwarf; small mythical beings. |
| Jewels | 16 | Precious stones or a collective term for valuables. |
| Flawed | 13 | Having imperfections or blemishes. |
| Newly | 11 | Lately or recently. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Challenge your Wordle skills with these nifty five-letter words featuring a middle 'W'!
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Swine | Refers to pigs or hogs. |
| Crowd | A large number of people gathered together. |
| Swoop | To move rapidly downward through the air. |
| Twirl | To spin quickly in a circle. |
| Dwelt | Past tense of dwell, meaning lived or resided. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Explore the fascinating realm of unusual words with a middle 'W'. These rare gems add a touch of mystery to language.
Knewest
- Definition: Archaic form of "knew," used in older texts.
- Interesting Fact: The suffix "-est" is a remnant of Middle English verb conjugation.
- Example in a Sentence: Thou knewest all along what the truth was.
Awmous
- Definition: An obsolete term for alms or charitable donations.
- Interesting Fact: "Awmous" reflects the historical importance of charity in medieval society.
- Example in a Sentence: The villagers gave awmous to the poor during the harsh winter.
Twixt
- Definition: Shortened form of "betwixt," meaning between.
- Interesting Fact: Often used in poetry and old English literature for stylistic effect.
- Example in a Sentence: The secrets lay twixt the pages of the ancient book.
Cwm
- Definition: A deep, rounded hollow in a mountain; a cirque.
- Interesting Fact: Borrowed from Welsh, where it describes a glacial valley.
- Example in a Sentence: The hikers set up camp in the cwm sheltered from the wind.
Frowst
- Definition: To lounge about in a warm, stuffy atmosphere.
- Interesting Fact: "Frowst" comes from the late 19th century, describing cozy idleness.
- Example in a Sentence: On a rainy day, she loved to frowst by the fireplace.
Awhirl
- Definition: Spinning rapidly.
- Interesting Fact: Used poetically to describe the motion of leaves or thoughts.
- Example in a Sentence: His mind was set awhirl with possibilities.
Final words
And there you have it—a captivating journey through the quirky and delightful realm of words with a middle 'W'! Whether they're charming us with their unique sounds or challenging us in word games, these words certainly know how to make a statement. Keep exploring, and let the world of linguistics continue to surprise and entertain you!
