6 Letter Words Starting With W
Collins lists 627 six-letter words beginning with W. The highest scorer is whizzy (33 pts); the rest follow, ranked by Scrabble value.
6 Letter Words Starting With W
About These 6-Letter Words
Every entry among the six-letter words beginning with W in Collins is collected here and ranked by score. There are 627 to work with, which helps when a prefix or the board fixes your opening letter.
Highest-scoring picks
On points, the strongest play here is whizzy at 33. Other high scorers include wizzen (27), wizzes (27), and wuzzle (27). 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 627 words, 29 use a high-value tile (J, Q, X or Z), 93 end in -ED and 78 end in -ER, and 168 have a double letter.
Where you can play them
These come from the Collins word list; 453 are also valid in Words With Friends, and 453 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.
Scrabble and Words With Friends Plays With W
Starting a word with W opens up different scoring opportunities depending on where it lands on the board. The 627 six letter words that begin with W include everything from everyday nouns to high-value picks. For Scrabble, the strongest openers are those that use heavy tiles further along the word. Top scoring six letter W-starters: WHIZZY (33), WIZZEN (27), WIZZES (27), WUZZLE (27), WHEEZY (24), WHACKY (21), WHEEZE (21), WHIFFY (21).
Wordle Starter Candidates With W
If your Wordle game has already confirmed W in slot one, you can narrow your candidate list fast. Pick a word from this page that also covers vowels you have not tested yet. Common W-starting six letter words that work well as follow-up guesses include WADDLE, WAIFTS, WARMUP, WAWLED, WEETER, WHALES, WHEECH, WHOOFS, WILDER, WIRILY, WONNED, WRIEST.
Quick Wins and Common Picks
For everyday use, stick to the familiar. Six letter words starting with W that most players recognise instantly include common English vocabulary and are safer bets than obscure dictionary entries. Use the 6 letter word finder with "starts with W" selected to filter by your remaining letters.
FAQs - 6 Letter Words Starting with W
Easiest 6-letter W words to spell?
The common-use list above shows the most familiar options. These are the easiest to spell because you already use them regularly.
Hardest 6-letter W words?
The rare end of the list contains words that are valid but unusual. Verify in the dictionary before using them in a game.
Can I use this list for Word Hurdle?
Yes. Word Hurdle uses six letter words and is the most popular Wordle variant at that length. Any word on this page is a candidate.
What 6-letter W words have double letters?
About a third of six letter words contain a repeated letter somewhere. Browse the sample list and you will spot several.
Are these words valid in Words With Friends?
Not all of them. Switch the dictionary on the finder to see which specific words are legal in WWF.