Best word game guesses ending with W
If you know the answer is a six-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 six-letter puzzle 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, 453 six-letter words start with W.
Common and uncommon words
31 of the 86 words (36%) are common English words. 55 are rarer entries such as CURLEW, OUTROW and SUNBOW. Rare words are still valid in Scrabble-style games, but puzzle answers are almost always familiar words, so the highlighted words are the ones to try first.
Frequently asked questions
How many 6 letter words end in W?
Our list has 86 six-letter words ending with W. 31 of them are common words and 31 are the kind of words used as puzzle answers. The list is based on the public-domain ENABLE word list, last updated September 26, 2026.
What is a good word game word ending with W?
ESCROW is the strongest guess on this page because its letters are the ones most often found in six-letter puzzle answers. MEADOW and BARLOW are good alternatives.
Which 6 letter word that ends in W scores the most in Scrabble?
BOWWOW scores 17 points at face value, the highest on this list. Among everyday words, JIGSAW is the best at 17 points.
What are some common 6 letter words ending with W?
Common examples include ESCROW, MEADOW, BESTOW, BARLOW, CURFEW and OUTLAW. They are highlighted in the list above.