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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. How is 'wabbliness' correctly spelled?
2. How is the word 'wab' pronounced in English?
3. What is the past tense of 'win'?
4. In which geographic region was 'wab' historically used as a dialect word?
5. Which sentence uses 'wabblingly' grammatically correctly?
6. Which phrase describes a situation where everyone benefits?
7. What often happened on the upper floors of a waag?
8. Which preposition follows 'wonder' when talking about a topic of curiosity?
9. Which of the following is the correct spelling for the past tense?
10. In which context is it most appropriate to use the spelling 'wabblier' instead of 'wobblier'?
11. Which of the following is a grammatical mistake when using 'wabber'?
12. Fill in the blank: 'They managed to ______ the skeptical crowd with their presentation.'
13. What part of speech is 'wabblers'?
14. What is the modern standard spelling of 'wabblers'?
15. How is 'wabbled' correctly pronounced?
16. What does the archaic word 'waar' mean?
17. What does 'you're welcome' literally mean when replying to thanks?
18. In what type of writing would you most likely use the word 'wabble' today?
19. What does the archaic noun 'wabblers' mean?
20. Which word is the correct adjective form of 'wisdom'?
21. Is 'waar' a verb or a noun?
22. Where does the primary stress fall in the pronunciation of 'wabbliness'?
23. How is the word 'waag' correctly pronounced in anglicized English?
24. What might cause 'wabbliness' in a table?
25. What is the standard, more common modern spelling of 'wabblier'?
26. What part of speech is 'wabbler' primarily?
27. Which word is a synonym for 'welcome' as a verb?
28. What part of speech is 'wabbled'?
29. How many syllables does the word 'work' have?
30. From which language family does 'wab' originate?
31. Which sentence uses 'wabbling' correctly?
32. What part of speech is 'wabbling' in the phrase 'a wabbling wheel'?
33. What is the difference between a 'wabbler' and a 'babbler'?
34. Which of these objects is most likely to be described as 'wabblers' in a 19th-century novel?
35. Is it correct to use 'wabayo' in a resume?
36. What does the word 'wabbliest' mean?
37. Can you use 'waag' as a verb, as in 'I will waag the cheese'?
38. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite in function) to 'wabayo' in a conversation?
39. When adding '-est' to 'wabbly', what spelling change occurs?
40. Which word is an antonym for 'wabbled'?
41. Which word is an antonym for 'wabblers'?
42. When is it most appropriate to use the spelling 'wabbling'?
43. Waapa is a faculty of which larger university?
44. How is the 's' in 'wisdom' pronounced?
45. What punctuation mark usually follows 'wabayo'?
46. What is the correct spelling of the word?
47. What standard modern word is 'wabbliness' a variant of?
48. On which syllable is the primary stress placed when pronouncing 'wisdom'?
49. Which phrase is correct for describing a pleasing change in the weather?
50. What is the origin of the word 'work'?
