4-letter words starting with W

There are 166 4-letter words starting with W in our word list, and 66 of them are common English words such as WAND, WAYS, WHIP, WIPE and WORD.

166words in total
66common words
WHIZhighest scoring (19 points)
WADElongest common word (4 letters)

Common 4-letter words starting with W

66 everyday words, highest-scoring first in each group. Tap a word to see its meaning and anagrams.

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4-letter words 66 words

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All 166 4-letter words starting with W

Includes 100 less common words that are valid in word games.

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Frequently asked questions

How many 4-letter words starting with W are there?
Our word list (ENABLE, about 168,000 words) has 166 4-letter words starting with W. 66 of them are common in everyday English. Official game dictionaries may have a few more or fewer.
What is the highest-scoring word?
With classic tile values, WHIZ scores 19 points, followed by WAXY (17). With Words With Friends values the order can change slightly.