6 Letter Words Ending With W
Collins lists 116 six-letter words ending in W. The highest scorer is bowwow (17 pts); the rest follow, ranked by Scrabble value.
6 Letter Words Ending With W
About These 6-Letter Words
Every entry among the six-letter words ending in W in Collins is collected here and ranked by score. There are 116 to work with, which helps when you need to hook onto a tile or finish a word from the right.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is bowwow at 17. Other high scorers include haymow (17), jigsaw (17), and powwaw (17). Because every word is exactly six letters, any of them can score a bingo when you empty your rack in a single turn.
How these words break down
Out of 116 words, 1 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z) and 42 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 86 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 86 appear in the North American list (NWL/TWL). Use the dictionary selector in the finder to match the exact game you are playing.
The list is sorted by Scrabble score by default, tap Points, A-Z or Z-A to reorder it, or use the finder to narrow it down by your own tiles.
Everyday Words Ending in W
The most common six letter words ending in W are the ones you already know: ACCREW, BARROW, BELLOW, BYELAW, CURFEW, GEWGAW, NARROW, PILLOW, REGLOW, UPDREW, UPGREW, WALLOW. Learn these first.
Less Common Picks
Beyond the everyday, the full 116-word list contains words that are valid but rare enough to catch an opponent off guard. Scan them during practice so they do not surprise you in real play.
Rare and Unusual Finds
The rarest end of the list contains dictionary entries you might not see for years. Verify them before committing in a tournament game.
FAQs - 6 Letter Words Ending with W
Highest-scoring 6 letter word ending in W?
The top scoring picks are listed above. Use the finder sorted by points for the full ranked list.
Are there Wordle answers that end in W?
Yes. Wordle answers often end in common letters, so if W is a common ending letter, expect to see it in puzzle answers regularly.
What is a 6-letter W-ending word for a username?
Pick a distinctive one from the sample list. Short and memorable is better than rare and hard to spell.
Can I use this for cryptic crosswords?
Yes. Cryptic crosswords often use rare dictionary entries, so the full W-ending list is useful.
How often do these show up in daily puzzles?
Daily word puzzles repeat common answers often. The frequently-used words on this page will come up more than the rare ones.