Best Wordle guesses starting with W
If you know the answer is a five-letter word starting 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, 40 five-letter words end in W.
Common and uncommon words
124 of the 296 words (42%) are common English words. 172 are rarer entries such as WANLY, WHIST and WOOPS. 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 start with W?
Our list has 296 five-letter words starting with W. 124 of them are common words and 72 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 starting with W?
WATER is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in five-letter Wordle answers. WORSE and WHALE are good alternatives.
Which 5 letter word that starts with W scores the most in Scrabble?
WHIZZ scores 29 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, WOOZY is the best at 20 points.
What are some common 5 letter words starting with W?
Common examples include WATER, WROTE, WASTE, WEARY, WORSE and WRITE. They are highlighted in the list above.