5-letter words starting with WH
Embark on a linguistic journey with words that begin with the letter WH. This section showcases how WH at the start shapes the identity and sound of various words. From commonly used terms to rare finds, explore the diverse range of words that start with WH, enriching your vocabulary and appreciation for language.
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| where | 11 | - | - |
| which | 16 | - | - |
| whole | 11 | not injured or harmed | - |
| while | 11 | a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition | he was here for a little while |
| white | 11 | a Caucasian | - |
| whose | 11 | The possessive case of who or which. | - |
| whore | 11 | a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money | - |
| wheel | 11 | move along on or as if on wheels or a wheeled vehicle | - |
| whale | 11 | a very large person; impressive in size or qualities | - |
| whack | 17 | hit hard | The teacher whacked the boy |
| wheat | 11 | grains of common wheat; sometimes cooked whole or cracked as cereal; usually ground into flour | - |
| whoop | 13 | cough spasmodically | - |
| whine | 11 | make a high-pitched, screeching noise | - |
| whiff | 17 | a short light gust of air | - |
| wharf | 14 | a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats | - |
| whips | 13 | - | - |
| whirl | 11 | cause to spin | - |
| whiny | 14 | habitually complaining | a whiny child |
| whisk | 15 | a small short-handled broom used to brush clothes | - |
| whish | 14 | make a sibilant sound | - |
| whelp | 13 | give birth to (a puppy) | the dog whelped |
| whist | 11 | a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six | - |
| whizz | 29 | move along very quickly | - |
| whang | 12 | the act of hitting vigorously | - |
| whomp | 15 | hit with the hand | - |
| whelk | 15 | gather whelk | - |
| whorl | 11 | a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops | - |
| whare | 11 | - | - |
| whows | 14 | - | - |
| whyda | 15 | - | - |
| whirr | 11 | make a soft swishing sound | the motor whirred |
| whups | 13 | - | - |
| whirs | 11 | - | - |
| whiss | 11 | - | - |
| whump | 15 | - | - |
| whoot | 11 | - | - |
| whits | 11 | - | - |
| whoso | 11 | - | - |
| whity | 14 | - | - |
| whort | 11 | - | - |
| whoof | 14 | - | - |
| whops | 13 | - | - |
| whelm | 13 | overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli | - |
| whamo | 13 | - | - |
| whams | 13 | - | - |
| whaps | 13 | - | - |
| whata | 11 | - | - |
| whats | 11 | - | - |
| whaup | 13 | - | - |
| whaur | 11 | - | - |
| wheal | 11 | a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions | - |
| whear | 11 | - | - |
| wheen | 11 | - | - |
| wheep | 13 | - | - |
| wheft | 14 | - | - |
| whipt | 13 | - | - |
| whens | 11 | - | - |
| whets | 11 | - | - |
| whews | 14 | - | - |
| wheys | 14 | - | - |
| whids | 12 | - | - |
| whift | 14 | - | - |
| whigs | 12 | - | - |
| whilk | 15 | - | - |
| whims | 13 | - | - |
| whins | 11 | - | - |
| whios | 11 | - | - |
