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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. Is 'wabber' commonly used in modern American English?
2. How is the word 'wabbler' pronounced in American English?
3. Which part of speech is 'wabbles' primarily in literature?
4. What is the singular form of 'wabbles'?
5. What is the correct plural form of 'wab' in English?
6. How is 'waar' properly pronounced?
7. What is the past tense of 'win'?
8. Which part of speech is 'wabblingly'?
9. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
10. Which acronym serves the exact same function as 'wabayo'?
11. Which word is the correct adjective form of 'wisdom'?
12. What is the origin of the root word 'wabble'?
13. Which word is the direct historical successor to 'Waac'?
14. What does the word 'wabbliest' mean?
15. Is 'work' (meaning effort or tasks) countable or uncountable?
16. Which word is a synonym for 'wabbliness'?
17. In what type of writing is 'wabblingly' most appropriately used today?
18. What does the word 'wabblier' mean?
19. What is the primary meaning of the Arabic name 'Waasi'?
20. What part of speech is 'wabbliness'?
21. What standard modern word is 'wabbliness' a variant of?
22. Which of the following is a grammatical mistake when using 'wabber'?
23. What does the archaic noun 'wabbler' refer to?
24. What was the primary function of a waag?
25. Fill in the blank: 'Welcome ___ our home!'
26. Where does the primary stress fall in the pronunciation of 'wabbliness'?
27. What is the difference between 'I ask' and 'I wonder'?
28. What parts of speech can the word 'work' function as?
29. Which word is the modern standard spelling of 'wabbling'?
30. Which of the following is an antonym of 'wisdom'?
31. In what type of writing would you most likely use the word 'wabble' today?
32. What does the phrase 'no wonder' mean?
33. Which modern word has completely replaced 'wabble' in standard English?
34. Which word is an antonym for 'wabbled'?
35. Which of the following is a grammatical rule for the word 'Waasi'?
36. In which Australian city is Waapa located?
37. Which preposition correctly completes this sentence: 'I work ___ a hospital'?
38. Which sentence uses the countable noun form of 'wonder' correctly?
39. Which word is an antonym for 'wabblers'?
40. How is the name 'Waasi' typically pronounced in English?
41. Which verb is most commonly paired with 'wabblingly'?
42. In what academic field would you most encounter the word 'waar'?
43. What does the Dutch word 'waag' literally translate to in English?
44. Why is 'Waac' always capitalized in historical writing?
45. What does the archaic word 'wabble' mean?
46. What does the idiom 'win hands down' mean?
47. From which language does 'wabber' originate?
48. Can you use 'waar' in a modern business email?
49. Which word is a perfect rhyme for 'wab'?
50. Which word is a strict antonym of 'work' (in the context of activity)?
