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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. What does the idiom 'win hands down' mean?
2. Which phrase is correct for describing a pleasing change in the weather?
3. Which of the following is a common misspelling of 'wabblier'?
4. What is the modern standard spelling of 'wabbled'?
5. Which word is a near synonym for 'wabble' that specifically describes the unsteady walk of a toddler or elderly person?
6. What does the '-er' suffix in 'wabbler' indicate historically?
7. What part of speech is the word 'waag'?
8. Which sentence uses 'Waac' grammatically correctly?
9. What does the idiom 'work wonders' mean?
10. What part of speech is the word 'wisdom'?
11. Why might a writer choose to use 'wabbliest' instead of 'wobbliest'?
12. Why should you avoid using 'wabble' in a modern resume or business email?
13. What part of speech is 'wabbling' in the phrase 'a wabbling wheel'?
14. How is 'wabblier' correctly pronounced?
15. What does 'you're welcome' literally mean when replying to thanks?
16. Which of the following is a correct grammatical use of 'wabbler'?
17. In what academic field would you most encounter the word 'waar'?
18. How is 'wabbling' pronounced?
19. Which parts of speech can the word 'wonder' function as?
20. Which word is the modern standard spelling of 'wabbling'?
21. What is the standard English translation for 'waag'?
22. Which of the following is a physical synonym for 'wabbling'?
23. Which word is often confused with 'waar' due to similar spelling and sound?
24. What modern compound word contains the root 'waar'?
25. Which verb is most commonly paired with 'wabblingly'?
26. Fill in the blank: 'They managed to ______ the skeptical crowd with their presentation.'
27. What parts of speech can the word 'win' function as?
28. What is a 'waag'?
29. How is the word 'win' pronounced?
30. What part of speech is 'wabbler' primarily?
31. Fill in the blank: 'Welcome ___ our home!'
32. In which country did the 'waag' originate?
33. How is the name 'Waasi' typically pronounced in English?
34. What is the difference between 'I ask' and 'I wonder'?
35. Which sentence uses 'wabbles' correctly in a historical context?
36. In which geographic region was 'wab' historically used as a dialect word?
37. Which word is a perfect rhyme for 'wab'?
38. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
39. How many syllables does 'wabbles' have?
40. Where does the primary stress fall in 'wabbliest'?
41. What does the archaic verb 'wabbled' mean?
42. Which parts of speech can the word 'welcome' function as?
43. Why should you avoid using 'wabbler' to mean a tantrum or fit of anger?
44. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
45. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite in function) to 'wabayo' in a conversation?
46. Which acronym serves the exact same function as 'wabayo'?
47. When adding '-est' to 'wabbly', what spelling change occurs?
48. Which sentence uses 'wabbliness' correctly?
49. Which of the following sentences uses 'waag' correctly?
50. From which language does 'wabber' originate?
