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Why is 'W' shaped and used the way it is?
The letter 'W' traces its roots back to the Phoenician alphabet around 1000 BCE. The Phoenicians called it "Waw". Created by scribes in the early Middle Ages by writing two U's (or V's) together to represent a Germanic sound not found in Latin.
Phoenician: Waw (Meaning: Double U)
Original Symbol: VV
Greek & Latin: Adapted into the modern shape.
Modern English: W
Understanding the origin of 'W' helps with spelling, pronunciation, and recognizing root words in modern English vocabulary.
Quick reference for W-words sorted by character count.
| Length | Common Words | Scrabble Point Value Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Letters | WAB, WIN | 3 - 6 pts |
| 4 Letters | WAAC, WAAG, WAAR, WORK | 4 - 8 pts |
| 5 Letters | WAAPA, WAASI | 5 - 10 pts |
| 6 Letters | WABAYO, WABBER, WABBLE, WISDOM | 6 - 12 pts |
| 7 Letters | WABBLED, WABBLER, WABBLES, WELCOME | 7 - 14 pts |
| 8 Letters | WABBLERS, WABBLIER, WABBLING | 8 - 16 pts |
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Common questions about words starting with W.
Take this 50-question quiz on words starting with W.
1. Which of the following is a physical synonym for 'wabbling'?
2. How is the word 'waag' correctly pronounced in anglicized English?
3. Which American school is often compared to Waapa?
4. What does the word 'wabblier' mean?
5. What part of speech is 'wabbliness'?
6. Fill in the blank: 'Welcome ___ our home!'
7. Why should you avoid using 'wabbled' in a modern business report?
8. What does the archaic noun 'wabblers' mean?
9. How should the 'ng' sound in 'wabblingly' be pronounced?
10. Fill in the blank: 'They managed to ______ the skeptical crowd with their presentation.'
11. Which phrase describes a situation where everyone benefits?
12. What is the singular form of 'wabblers'?
13. Where does the primary stress fall in 'wabbliest'?
14. Which modern word is the exact equivalent of 'wabblingly'?
15. Which field of study is Waapa most famous for?
16. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite in function) to 'wabayo' in a conversation?
17. What standard modern word is 'wabbliness' a variant of?
18. What language does the root of 'wabbles' ultimately come from?
19. How is 'wabbles' related to the word 'wobbles'?
20. How is 'wabbled' correctly pronounced?
21. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
22. How is the word 'win' pronounced?
23. Which word is a synonym for 'wabbliness'?
24. Which word is a near synonym for 'wabbler' that specifically describes someone who trips over obstacles?
25. When is it most appropriate to use the spelling 'wabbling'?
26. Waapa is a faculty of which larger university?
27. Which preposition correctly completes this sentence: 'I work ___ a hospital'?
28. How is the 's' in 'wisdom' pronounced?
29. How many syllables does 'wabbliest' have?
30. What might cause 'wabbliness' in a table?
31. Which word is a modern synonym for 'wabbles'?
32. In which country did the 'waag' originate?
33. Which sentence uses 'wabayo' correctly?
34. What was the primary function of a waag?
35. Which part of speech is 'wabbles' primarily in literature?
36. How is the word 'wabbler' pronounced in American English?
37. Which sentence uses 'wabblingly' grammatically correctly?
38. What is a 'waag'?
39. What part of speech is 'wabblers'?
40. How is 'wabblers' correctly pronounced?
41. Besides physical motion, what else can a 'wabber' refer to?
42. Which part of speech is 'wabblingly'?
43. What does the idiom 'work wonders' mean?
44. Which of the following is a common misspelling of 'wabblier'?
45. What was the primary role of a Waac during the war?
46. Which word is an antonym for 'wabbled'?
47. Why should 'wab' not be used in a biology research paper?
48. What parts of speech can the word 'win' function as?
49. Which part of speech is 'wabblier'?
50. Which of the following is an antonym for the concept of a 'Waapa graduate'?
