Best Wordle guesses ending with W
If you know the answer is a five-letter word ending with W, these are the strongest guesses on this list. Each uses different letters picked from the ones that turn up most often in five-letter Wordle answers, so a single guess tests as many likely letters as possible. After you play one, enter the green, yellow and grey tiles in the solver above to cut the list down.
About the letter W
W often starts words, including the WH- question words, and is worth 4 points in Scrabble.
In Scrabble, W is worth 4 points, and a standard set has 2 W tiles. For comparison, 296 five-letter words start with W.
Common and uncommon words
11 of the 40 words (28%) are common English words. 29 are rarer entries such as CAHOW, PILAW and STROW. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but Wordle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 5 letter words end in W?
Our list has 40 five-letter words ending with W. 11 of them are common words and 11 are the kind of words used as Wordle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good Wordle word ending with W?
STRAW is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. SCREW and THREW are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that ends in W scores the most in Scrabble?
OXBOW scores 17 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, WIDOW is the best at 12 points.
What are some common 5 letter words ending with W?
Common examples include STRAW, SCREW, THREW, SHREW, BELOW and ELBOW. They are highlighted in the list above.