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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. From which language family does 'wab' originate?
2. Which word is a strict antonym of 'work' (in the context of activity)?
3. What does the archaic verb 'wabbled' mean?
4. Which language did 'waar' ultimately come from?
5. Which of the following is a grammatical mistake when using 'wabber'?
6. How is the word 'wab' pronounced in English?
7. What does the phrase 'conventional wisdom' mean?
8. Fill in the blank: 'The children looked at the magician in ___.'
9. Which word is a modern synonym for 'wabbles'?
10. How is the word 'Waac' correctly pronounced?
11. How is 'wabbliness' correctly spelled?
12. What is the standard English translation for 'waag'?
13. Which of the following is the correct spelling for the past tense?
14. Which parts of speech can the word 'welcome' function as?
15. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite) of 'wabblingly'?
16. Which modern word has completely replaced 'wabble' in standard English?
17. In which context is it appropriate to use 'wabayo'?
18. What is the correct spelling of the word?
19. Which part of speech is 'wabblier'?
20. What is the difference between 'wabble' and 'waver'?
21. Which modern English word shares a direct etymological root with 'wab'?
22. What parts of speech can the word 'work' function as?
23. In which geographic region was 'wab' historically used as a dialect word?
24. What is the linguistic relationship between 'Waasi' and 'Wasi'?
25. Which word is often confused with 'waar' due to similar spelling and sound?
26. Besides physical motion, what else can a 'wabber' refer to?
27. What punctuation mark usually follows 'wabayo'?
28. Which of these objects is most likely to be described as 'wabblers' in a 19th-century novel?
29. Choose the sentence that uses 'win' correctly.
30. What might cause 'wabbliness' in a table?
31. Why should you avoid using 'wabble' in a modern resume or business email?
32. Which word is an antonym of 'wabbliness'?
33. What does the idiom 'win hands down' mean?
34. What is the difference between a 'wabbler' and a 'babbler'?
35. In what academic field would you most encounter the word 'waar'?
36. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite in function) to 'wabayo' in a conversation?
37. What does the archaic noun 'wabbler' refer to?
38. What does the archaic noun 'wabblers' mean?
39. What often happened on the upper floors of a waag?
40. What is the modern equivalent of the verb 'to wabber'?
41. Which word is the root verb for 'wabblier'?
42. What does the word 'wabbliest' mean?
43. Which grammatical rule applies to the word 'Waapa'?
44. How many syllables does 'wabbliest' have?
45. What does the phrase 'out of work' mean?
46. Where does the primary stress fall in 'wabbliest'?
47. How is the word 'waag' correctly pronounced in anglicized English?
48. Why might a writer choose to use 'wabbliest' instead of 'wobbliest'?
49. Is it correct to use 'wabayo' in a resume?
50. What is the correct plural form of 'wab' in English?
