5 letter Words with W in the middle
Welcome to the world of five-letter wonders where the middle letter is always W! Dive into a delightful mix of words that twist and turn, surprising you at every corner. Perfect for word games, puzzles, or just expanding your vocabulary. Let's explore these quirky, mid-W marvels together!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| grown | 9 | (of animals) fully developed | a grown woman |
| sword | 9 | a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard | - |
| brown | 10 | a university in Rhode Island | - |
| owner | 8 | a person who owns something | they are searching for the owner of the car |
| lower | 8 | cause to drop or sink | - |
| aware | 8 | bearing in mind; attentive to | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| blown | 10 | breathing laboriously or convulsively | - |
| twins | 8 | the third sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about May 21 to June 20 | - |
| award | 9 | give, especially as an honor or reward | - |
| clown | 10 | act as or like a clown | - |
| crown | 10 | be the culminating event | The speech crowned the meeting |
| towel | 8 | a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping | - |
| 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 | - | - |
| crawl | 10 | show submission or fear | - |
| swamp | 12 | low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog | - |
| swell | 8 | expand abnormally | The bellies of the starving children are swelling |
| sworn | 8 | bound by or as if by an oath | according to an early tradition became his sworn brother |
| howdy | 15 | an expression of greeting | - |
| dwarf | 12 | a person who is markedly small | - |
| swiss | 8 | the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland | - |
| 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 | - |
| flown | 11 | - | - |
| await | 8 | look forward to the probable occurrence of | - |
| sewer | 8 | a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water | - |
| swept | 10 | possessing sweep | the sleek swept wings of the plane |
| dowry | 12 | money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage | - |
| fewer | 11 | (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of | fewer birds came this year |
| bowls | 10 | a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack | - |
| swift | 11 | moving very fast | a swift current |
| downs | 9 | - | - |
| dwell | 9 | exist or be situated within | - |
| bowie | 10 | United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836) | - |
| lowly | 11 | of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) | of humble (or lowly) birth |
| swami | 10 | a Hindu religious teacher; used as a title of respect | - |
| swung | 9 | - | - |
| growl | 9 | the sound of growling (as made by animals) | - |
| bowel | 10 | the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus | - |
| brawl | 10 | to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively | - |
| frown | 11 | a facial expression of dislike or displeasure | - |
| awoke | 12 | - | - |
| rowdy | 12 | disturbing the public peace; loud and rough | rowdy teenagers |
| sewed | 9 | fastened with stitches | - |
| swarm | 10 | a group of many things in the air or on the ground | a swarm of insects obscured the light |
| swipe | 10 | make off with belongings of others | - |
| shawl | 11 | cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders | - |
| spawn | 10 | call forth | - |
| nawab | 10 | a governor in India during the Mogul empire | - |
| snowy | 11 | of the white color of snow | - |
| swede | 9 | the large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food | - |
| swoop | 10 | (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale | the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides |
| bowed | 11 | forming or resembling an arch | - |
| prawn | 10 | any of various edible decapod crustaceans | - |
| twain | 8 | two items of the same kind | - |
| owing | 9 | owed as a debt | - |
| rowan | 8 | Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits | - |
| bower | 10 | a framework that supports climbing plants | - |
| twirl | 8 | cause to spin | - |
| mower | 10 | garden tool for mowing grass on lawns | - |
| prowl | 10 | loiter about, with no apparent aim | - |
| tweet | 8 | make a weak, chirping sound | the small bird was tweeting in the tree |
| twerp | 10 | someone who is regarded as contemptible | - |
| swoon | 8 | pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain | - |
| swirl | 8 | flow in a circular current, of liquids | - |
| swish | 11 | elegant and fashionable | a swish pastry shop on the Rue du Bac |
| tweed | 9 | (usually in the plural) trousers made of flannel or gabardine or tweed or white cloth | - |
| dewar | 9 | vacuum flask that holds liquid air or helium for scientific experiments | - |
| awash | 11 | covered with water | the main deck was afloat (or awash) |
| swill | 8 | wet feed (especially for pigs) consisting of mostly kitchen waste mixed with water or skimmed or sour milk | - |
| tweak | 12 | adjust finely | - |
| vowel | 11 | a speech sound made with the vocal tract open | - |
| chewy | 16 | (of a consistency) requiring chewing | chewy caramels |
| brawn | 10 | possessing muscular strength | - |
| dweeb | 11 | an insignificant student who is ridiculed as being affected or boringly studious | - |
| crewe | 10 | - | - |
| sowed | 9 | - | - |
| alway | 11 | - | - |
| swain | 8 | a man who is the lover of a man or woman | - |
| lowry | 11 | English novelist (1909-1957) | - |
| bwana | 10 | - | - |
| downy | 12 | covered with fine soft hairs or down | downy milkweed seeds |
| cower | 10 | show submission or fear | - |
| showy | 14 | (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | - |
| jawed | 16 | of animals having jaws of a specified type | - |
| dowdy | 13 | British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970) | - |
| scowl | 10 | a facial expression of dislike or displeasure | - |
| unwed | 9 | of someone who has not been married | unwed mother |
| fatwa | 11 | a ruling on a point of Islamic law that is given by a recognized authority | - |
| tawny | 11 | of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather | - |
| twang | 9 | exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects) | - |
| rower | 8 | someone who rows a boat | - |
| twine | 8 | spin, wind, or twist together | intertwine the ribbons |
| swank | 12 | imposingly fashionable and elegant | a swank apartment |
| noway | 11 | - | - |
| bawdy | 14 | lewd or obscene talk or writing | they published a collection of Elizabethan bawdy |
| sower | 8 | someone who sows | - |
| twirp | 10 | make a weak, chirping sound | - |
| swath | 11 | a path or strip (as cut by one course of mowing) | - |
| drawl | 9 | a slow speech pattern with prolonged vowels | - |
| twill | 8 | a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs | - |
| twixt | 15 | - | - |
| twink | 12 | - | - |
| gawky | 16 | lacking grace in movement or posture | a gawky lad with long ungainly legs |
| blowy | 13 | abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes | blowy weather |
| swamy | 13 | - | - |
| knowe | 12 | - | - |
| dower | 9 | money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage | - |
| gowan | 9 | - | - |
| dwelt | 9 | - | - |
| diwan | 9 | a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author) | - |
| swats | 8 | - | - |
| trawl | 8 | a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths | - |
| sward | 9 | surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots | - |
| zowie | 17 | - | - |
| jowly | 18 | having sagging folds of flesh beneath the chin or lower jaw | - |
| cowry | 13 | any of numerous tropical marine gastropods of the genus Cypraea having highly polished usually brightly marked shells | - |
| dowel | 9 | a fastener that is inserted into holes in two adjacent pieces and holds them together | - |
| swang | 9 | - | - |
| sware | 8 | - | - |
| swash | 11 | show off | - |
| unwon | 8 | - | - |
| dowse | 9 | slacken | - |
| byway | 16 | a side road little traveled (as in the countryside) | - |
| swart | 8 | naturally having skin of a dark color | a smile on his swarthy face |
| newsy | 11 | prone to friendly informal communication | - |
| etwee | 8 | - | - |
| ewers | 8 | - | - |
| ewest | 8 | - | - |
| ewked | 13 | - | - |
| enews | 8 | - | - |
| enows | 8 | - | - |
| flawn | 11 | - | - |
| flaws | 11 | - | - |
| flawy | 14 | - | - |
| flows | 11 | - | - |
| flews | 11 | - | - |
| fawns | 11 | - | - |
| fawny | 14 | - | - |
| fetwa | 11 | - | - |
| gawps | 11 | - | - |
| gawsy | 12 | - | - |
| gawks | 13 | - | - |
| gawcy | 14 | - | - |
| gawds | 10 | - | - |
| fowls | 11 | - | - |
| fowth | 14 | - | - |
| frows | 11 | - | - |
| frowy | 14 | - | - |
| gnawn | 9 | - | - |
| gnaws | 9 | - | - |
| gnows | 9 | - | - |
| grews | 9 | - | - |
| gowds | 10 | - | - |
| gowfs | 12 | - | - |
| gowks | 13 | - | - |
| gowls | 9 | - | - |
| gowns | 9 | - | - |
| glows | 9 | - | - |
| hawed | 12 | - | - |
| hawks | 15 | - | - |
| hawms | 13 | - | - |
| hawse | 11 | the hole that an anchor rope passes through | - |
| grows | 9 | - | - |
| gwine | 9 | - | - |
| howre | 11 | - | - |
| howso | 11 | - | - |
| howls | 11 | - | - |
| howbe | 13 | - | - |
| howes | 11 | - | - |
| howff | 17 | - | - |
| howfs | 14 | - | - |
| howks | 15 | - | - |
| hwyls | 14 | - | - |
| hewgh | 15 | - | - |
| hewer | 11 | a person who hews | - |
| hewed | 12 | - | - |
| jewed | 16 | - | - |
| jewie | 15 | - | - |
| jowar | 15 | - | - |
| jowed | 16 | - | - |
| jowls | 15 | - | - |
| inwit | 8 | - | - |
| jawan | 15 | (India) a private soldier or male constable | - |
| knows | 12 | - | - |
| kiwis | 12 | - | - |
| knawe | 12 | widely distributed low-growing Eurasian herb having narrow leaves and inconspicuous green flowers | - |
| kwela | 12 | a kind of danceable music popular among black South Africans; includes a whistle among its instruments | - |
| krewe | 12 | - | - |
| kawed | 13 | - | - |
| kawas | 12 | - | - |
| kawau | 12 | - | - |
| lawed | 9 | - | - |
| lawer | 8 | - | - |
| lawin | 8 | - | - |
| lawks | 12 | - | - |
| lawns | 8 | - | - |
| lawny | 11 | - | - |
| mahwa | 13 | - | - |
| lweis | 8 | - | - |
| malwa | 10 | - | - |
| lowan | 8 | Australian mound bird; incubates eggs naturally in sandy mounds | - |
| lowts | 8 | - | - |
| lowse | 8 | - | - |
| lowed | 9 | - | - |
| lowes | 8 | - | - |
| lownd | 9 | - | - |
| lowne | 8 | - | - |
| lowns | 8 | - | - |
| lowps | 10 | - | - |
| mawrs | 10 | - | - |
| mawky | 17 | - | - |
| mawed | 11 | - | - |
| mawks | 14 | - | - |
| mewls | 10 | - | - |
| mewed | 11 | - | - |
| meows | 10 | - | - |
| mowas | 10 | - | - |
| mowed | 11 | - | - |
| mowra | 10 | - | - |
| dhows | 12 | - | - |
| dewan | 9 | - | - |
| dewax | 16 | - | - |
| dewed | 10 | - | - |
| cwtch | 15 | - | - |
| dawah | 12 | missionary work for Islam | - |
| dawds | 10 | - | - |
| dawed | 10 | - | - |
| dawen | 9 | - | - |
| dawks | 13 | - | - |
| dawns | 9 | - | - |
| dawts | 9 | - | - |
| deaws | 9 | - | - |
| deawy | 12 | - | - |
| drows | 9 | - | - |
| draws | 9 | - | - |
| dwile | 9 | - | - |
| dwine | 9 | - | - |
| dwaum | 11 | - | - |
| dwaal | 9 | - | - |
| dwale | 9 | - | - |
| dwalm | 11 | - | - |
| dwams | 11 | - | - |
| dwang | 10 | - | - |
| dowie | 9 | - | - |
| dowle | 9 | - | - |
| dowls | 9 | - | - |
| dowly | 12 | - | - |
| downa | 9 | - | - |
| dowed | 10 | - | - |
| dowar | 9 | - | - |
| dowds | 10 | - | - |
| dowps | 11 | - | - |
| dowts | 9 | - | - |
| bowne | 10 | - | - |
| bowrs | 10 | - | - |
| bowse | 10 | haul with a tackle | - |
| bowat | 10 | - | - |
| bowes | 10 | - | - |
| bowet | 10 | - | - |
| brows | 10 | - | - |
| braws | 10 | - | - |
| brews | 10 | - | - |
| blows | 10 | - | - |
| cawks | 14 | - | - |
| cawed | 11 | - | - |
| bwazi | 19 | - | - |
| clews | 10 | the cords used to suspend a hammock | - |
| claws | 10 | - | - |
| clows | 10 | - | - |
| chews | 13 | - | - |
| chawk | 17 | - | - |
| chaws | 13 | - | - |
| chows | 13 | - | - |
| chowk | 17 | - | - |
| crows | 10 | - | - |
| craws | 10 | - | - |
| crews | 10 | - | - |
| crwth | 13 | - | - |
| cowks | 14 | - | - |
| cowls | 10 | - | - |
| cowps | 12 | - | - |
| cowed | 11 | - | - |
| cowan | 10 | - | - |
| cowal | 10 | - | - |
| awdls | 9 | - | - |
| awork | 12 | - | - |
| awols | 8 | - | - |
| aweel | 8 | - | - |
| aweto | 8 | - | - |
| awing | 9 | inspiring awe or admiration or wonder | Westminster Hall's awing majesty, so vast, so high, so silent |
| awmry | 13 | - | - |
| awned | 9 | having awns i.e. bristlelike or hairlike appendages on the flowering parts of some cereals and grasses | awned wheatgrass |
| awner | 8 | - | - |
| aways | 11 | - | - |
| awarn | 8 | - | - |
| awato | 8 | - | - |
| avows | 11 | - | - |
| awave | 11 | - | - |
| asway | 11 | - | - |
| aswim | 10 | - | - |
| bewet | 10 | - | - |
| bewig | 11 | - | - |
| blawn | 10 | - | - |
| blaws | 10 | - | - |
| bawns | 10 | - | - |
| bawrs | 10 | - | - |
| bawty | 13 | - | - |
| bawls | 10 | - | - |
| bawds | 11 | - | - |
| adown | 9 | - | - |
| adaws | 9 | - | - |
| amowt | 10 | - | - |
| alowe | 8 | - | - |
| alews | 8 | - | - |
| ajwan | 15 | - | - |
| plows | 10 | - | - |
| plews | 10 | - | - |
| pewee | 10 | small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America | - |
| pewit | 10 | small olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America | - |
| powny | 13 | - | - |
| powre | 10 | - | - |
| powns | 10 | - | - |
| powan | 10 | - | - |
| powin | 10 | - | - |
| pownd | 11 | - | - |
| prows | 10 | - | - |
| rewan | 8 | - | - |
| rewax | 15 | - | - |
| rewed | 9 | - | - |
| rewet | 8 | - | - |
| rewin | 8 | - | - |
| rewon | 8 | - | - |
| rewth | 11 | - | - |
| rawly | 11 | - | - |
| rawns | 8 | - | - |
| rawin | 8 | - | - |
| rawer | 8 | - | - |
| rownd | 9 | - | - |
| rowth | 11 | - | - |
| rowts | 8 | - | - |
| rowme | 10 | - | - |
| rowed | 9 | - | - |
| rowel | 8 | a small spiked wheel at the end of a spur | - |
| rowen | 8 | - | - |
| scowp | 12 | - | - |
| scows | 10 | - | - |
| sewan | 8 | - | - |
| sewar | 8 | - | - |
| schwa | 13 | a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables | - |
| scaws | 10 | - | - |
| sawah | 11 | - | - |
| sawed | 9 | - | - |
| sawer | 8 | - | - |
| skaws | 12 | - | - |
| skews | 12 | - | - |
| shawm | 13 | a medieval oboe | - |
| shaws | 11 | - | - |
| shewn | 11 | - | - |
| shews | 11 | - | - |
| sewel | 8 | - | - |
| sewen | 8 | - | - |
| sewin | 8 | - | - |
| showd | 12 | - | - |
| shows | 11 | - | - |
| shwas | 11 | - | - |
| snowk | 12 | - | - |
| snows | 8 | - | - |
| sownd | 9 | - | - |
| sowne | 8 | - | - |
| sowps | 10 | - | - |
| sowse | 8 | - | - |
| sowth | 11 | - | - |
| sowms | 10 | - | - |
| sowls | 8 | - | - |
| sowar | 8 | - | - |
| sowce | 10 | - | - |
| sowff | 14 | - | - |
| sowfs | 11 | - | - |
| sowle | 8 | - | - |
| slows | 8 | - | - |
| slaws | 8 | - | - |
| slews | 8 | a large number or amount | - |
| snaws | 8 | - | - |
| smews | 10 | - | - |
| smowt | 10 | - | - |
| stewy | 11 | - | - |
| stews | 8 | - | - |
| stown | 8 | - | - |
| stowp | 10 | - | - |
| stows | 8 | - | - |
| spewy | 13 | - | - |
| spaws | 10 | - | - |
| spawl | 10 | a fragment broken off from the edge or face of stone or ore and having at least one thin edge | - |
| spews | 10 | - | - |
| staws | 8 | - | - |
| tawts | 8 | - | - |
| tawse | 8 | a leather strap for punishing children | - |
| tawai | 8 | - | - |
| tawas | 8 | - | - |
| tawed | 9 | - | - |
| tawer | 8 | - | - |
| tawie | 8 | - | - |
| swans | 8 | - | - |
| swaps | 10 | - | - |
| swapt | 10 | - | - |
| swaly | 11 | - | - |
| swale | 8 | a low area (especially a marshy area between ridges) | - |
| swabs | 10 | - | - |
| swack | 14 | - | - |
| swads | 9 | - | - |
| swage | 9 | form metals with a swage | - |
| swags | 9 | - | - |
| swail | 8 | - | - |
| swarf | 11 | - | - |
| sweed | 9 | - | - |
| sweel | 8 | - | - |
| sweer | 8 | - | - |
| swees | 8 | - | - |
| sweir | 8 | - | - |
| swayl | 11 | - | - |
| sways | 11 | - | - |
| sweal | 8 | - | - |
| swelt | 8 | - | - |
| swink | 12 | - | - |
| swire | 8 | - | - |
| swith | 11 | - | - |
| swits | 8 | - | - |
| swerf | 11 | - | - |
| sweys | 11 | - | - |
| swies | 8 | - | - |
| swigs | 9 | - | - |
| swims | 10 | - | - |
| swive | 11 | - | - |
| swizz | 26 | - | - |
| swobs | 10 | - | - |
| swoun | 8 | - | - |
| swots | 8 | - | - |
| swoln | 8 | - | - |
| swone | 8 | - | - |
| swops | 10 | - | - |
| swopt | 10 | - | - |
| tewed | 9 | - | - |
| tewel | 8 | - | - |
| tewit | 8 | - | - |
| thowl | 11 | - | - |
| thaws | 11 | - | - |
| thawy | 14 | - | - |
| thews | 11 | - | - |
| thewy | 14 | - | - |
| tweel | 8 | - | - |
| tween | 8 | - | - |
| tweer | 8 | - | - |
| twier | 8 | - | - |
| twigs | 9 | - | - |
| twaes | 8 | - | - |
| twals | 8 | - | - |
| twank | 12 | - | - |
| twats | 8 | - | - |
| tways | 11 | - | - |
| twilt | 8 | - | - |
| twoer | 8 | - | - |
| twyer | 11 | - | - |
| twits | 8 | - | - |
| twiny | 11 | - | - |
| twire | 8 | - | - |
| twite | 8 | - | - |
| trews | 8 | (used in the plural) tight-fitting trousers; usually of tartan | - |
| towed | 9 | - | - |
| towie | 8 | - | - |
| towns | 8 | - | - |
| towny | 11 | resident of a college town not affiliated with the college | - |
| towse | 8 | - | - |
| towsy | 11 | - | - |
| towts | 8 | - | - |
| towze | 17 | - | - |
| towzy | 20 | - | - |
| trows | 8 | - | - |
| views | 11 | - | - |
| viewy | 14 | - | - |
| vower | 11 | someone who makes a solemn promise to do something or behave in a certain way | young vowers of eternal love |
Welcome to the whimsical world of five-letter words that hide a "W" right in their center! These words aren't just ordinary; they carry a unique charm that adds flavor and texture to our language. The central "W" can make pronunciation a delightful challenge or surprise, inviting the speaker to play with sounds and meanings. Imagine the curious twist it brings to words like "power" or "lower." Dive in as we unravel a trove of intriguing examples and uncover how this central consonant shapes language in unexpected and delightful ways.
About 5-letter words in the middle W
The English language is peppered with five-letter words where "W" takes the central stage. This placement is not just a matter of balance; it often transforms the word's rhythm, making it more engaging to pronounce. Words like "power" or "lower" exemplify how the central "W" can create a smooth transition between vowels, enhancing fluidity in speech. The central "W" acts as a linguistic pivot, often adding a sense of movement or dynamic quality to the word.
Furthermore, these words demonstrate the versatility of the English language. With "W" nestled in the middle, such words can convey complex emotions or vivid imagery. For instance, "tower" evokes a sense of height and strength, while "sworn" speaks to solemn promises. The "W" is not merely a letter; it's a catalyst for meaning, allowing words to take on new dimensions with ease and elegance. It's these characteristics that make five-letter words with a central "W" both fun and indispensable.
Popular word examples
Here are some popular five-letter words with a "W" in the middle that showcase why this letter is so impactful and enjoyable.
Power
- Definition: The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way.
- Example in a Sentence: "Knowledge is power, and sharing it enhances its strength."
- Fun Fact: The word "power" derives from the Latin "potere," meaning "to be able."
Lower
- Definition: Move (someone or something) in a downward direction.
- Example in a Sentence: "Please lower the music; it's too loud."
- Fun Fact: "Lower" can denote either a physical action or a metaphorical reduction, like lowering one's voice.
Sworn
- Definition: Having made a solemn promise or vow.
- Example in a Sentence: "They were sworn enemies from childhood."
- Fun Fact: In historical contexts, "sworn" relates to oaths of allegiance or loyalty.
Tower
- Definition: A tall, narrow building or structure that may stand apart from or be attached to another structure.
- Example in a Sentence: "The ancient tower stood resilient against the test of time."
- Fun Fact: "Tower" is not only a noun but also a verb, meaning to rise high above others.
Dowel
- Definition: A cylindrical rod, usually made from wood, plastic, or metal.
- Example in a Sentence: "He used a wooden dowel to connect the two pieces of furniture."
- Fun Fact: Dowels have been used in construction since ancient times, dating back to at least the Roman era.
Cower
- Definition: To crouch down in fear.
- Example in a Sentence: "The loud thunder made the puppy cower under the bed."
- Fun Fact: "Cower" shares roots with the Old Norse word "kuga," meaning to oppress.
Fewer
- Definition: A smaller number of people or things.
- Example in a Sentence: "Fewer people attended the event than we had anticipated."
- Fun Fact: Despite common misuse, "fewer" should be used with countable nouns, unlike "less."
Towel
- Definition: A piece of absorbent fabric used for drying or wiping a body or surface.
- Example in a Sentence: "After the swim, he grabbed a towel to dry off."
- Fun Fact: Towels date back to the 17th century, originating in Turkey.
Sower
- Definition: A person who plants seeds.
- Example in a Sentence: "The diligent sower carefully planted each seed in the field."
- Fun Fact: The act of sowing has been a crucial part of agriculture for over 10,000 years.
Fowls
- Definition: Birds, especially those raised for food.
- Example in a Sentence: "The farmer raised various fowls on his farm, including chickens and ducks."
- Fun Fact: "Fowl" has been used to describe birds since Old English times, with its origins linked to Proto-Germanic roots.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts looking to maximize their points, these five-letter words with a central "W" can be game-changers.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Jowly | 18 | Having prominent jowls. |
| Bawdy | 14 | Humorously indecent. |
| Cowry | 13 | A type of marine mollusk with a glossy, domed shell. |
| Mewls | 10 | To cry feebly or querulously; whimper. |
| Sowed | 9 | Past tense of sow; scattered seeds over land. |
| Bowse | 10 | To drink alcohol heartily. |
| Awful | 11 | Extremely bad or unpleasant. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle players know the importance of choosing strategic words. These five-letter gems with a central "W" are perfect picks.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Swear | To make a solemn promise. |
| Crowd | A large number of people gathered together. |
| Flown | Past participle of fly. |
| Swoop | To move rapidly downward through the air. |
| Newly | Recently; not long ago. |
| Plows | Turns over soil using a plow. |
| Grows | Undergoes natural development by increasing in size. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Discover some rare and unusual words that have a "W" in the middle. These words are not only fun to say but also enrich your vocabulary with their distinctive meanings.
Alway
- Definition: An archaic form of "always."
- Interesting Fact: "Alway" was commonly used in Middle English literature.
- Example in a Sentence: "She vowed to love him alway, through thick and thin."
Newsy
- Definition: Full of news; informative.
- Interesting Fact: Though rarely used today, "newsy" was popular in the early 20th century.
- Example in a Sentence: "His letters were always newsy, filled with the latest happenings."
Mewed
- Definition: Confined or shut up.
- Interesting Fact: Originates from the Old French "muer," meaning to change or molt.
- Example in a Sentence: "The cat mewed softly from its cozy spot by the window."
Tawny
- Definition: A warm, sandy shade of brownish-yellow.
- Interesting Fact: The word "tawny" comes from the Anglo-French "tauné."
- Example in a Sentence: "The tawny leaves carpeted the forest floor in autumn."
Hewer
- Definition: A person who cuts wood, stone, or other materials.
- Interesting Fact: Historically, hewers were vital in the construction of timber-framed buildings.
- Example in a Sentence: "The hewer worked diligently, shaping each log for the cabin."
Pawed
- Definition: Of an animal, especially a mammal, to touch or strike at something with a paw.
- Interesting Fact: The term is often used metaphorically in literature to describe clumsy handling.
- Example in a Sentence: "The kitten pawed at the yarn, entangled in playful curiosity."
Yowls
- Definition: Loud cries or wails, typically of distress or pain.
- Interesting Fact: "Yowl" is believed to be imitative, reflecting the sound itself.
- Example in a Sentence: "The yowls from the alley cat echoed through the night."
Final words
As we've seen, the central "W" in five-letter words opens up a world of linguistic fascination, from everyday expressions to rare finds. These words not only enrich our language but also add layers of meaning, making communication more colorful and engaging. So next time you encounter a word with a "W" at its heart, take a moment to appreciate its unique charm and the role it plays in our vast tapestry of language.
