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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 correct grammatical use of 'wabbler'?
2. What does the archaic noun 'wabbler' refer to?
3. Which part of speech is 'wabblingly'?
4. Which of the following is an antonym of 'wisdom'?
5. Why should you avoid using 'wabbled' in a modern business report?
6. Is 'Waasi' a name typically given to boys or girls?
7. How many syllables does 'wabayo' have?
8. Why is 'Waac' always capitalized in historical writing?
9. How is the word 'Waac' correctly pronounced?
10. What does the archaic noun 'wabblers' mean?
11. In what type of writing would you most likely use the word 'wabbler' today?
12. Fill in the blank: 'The children looked at the magician in ___.'
13. What is the antonym of 'wabbling'?
14. What historical conflict is the term 'Waac' associated with?
15. Which word is the standard modern spelling of 'wabbliest'?
16. In which geographic region was 'wab' historically used as a dialect word?
17. Besides physical motion, what else can a 'wabber' refer to?
18. What is the correct spelling of the word?
19. What part of speech is 'wabbling' in the phrase 'a wabbling wheel'?
20. What was the primary function of a waag?
21. What is the standard English translation for 'waag'?
22. Which of the following sentences uses 'waag' correctly?
23. What does the '-er' suffix in 'wabbler' indicate historically?
24. What part of speech is 'wabblers'?
25. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
26. Fill in the blank: 'They managed to ______ the skeptical crowd with their presentation.'
27. If a 19th-century author called a group of politicians 'wabblers,' what did he mean?
28. Which parts of speech can the word 'wonder' function as?
29. Which of the following is a correct antonym for 'wabblier'?
30. Which verb is most commonly paired with 'wabblingly'?
31. Which word is a modern synonym for 'wabbles'?
32. How is 'wabblers' correctly pronounced?
33. What was a key difference between a Waac and a regular male soldier in 1942?
34. Is it correct to use 'wabayo' in a resume?
35. Which of these objects is most likely to have 'wabbled' in a 19th-century novel?
36. What part of speech is 'wabble' primarily?
37. Which phrase is correct for describing a pleasing change in the weather?
38. How is the second syllable of 'welcome' pronounced?
39. Which grammatical rule applies to the word 'Waapa'?
40. Which of the following is the correct spelling for the past tense?
41. How many syllables does 'wabbliest' have?
42. Which word is a direct modern synonym for 'wabblers'?
43. Which word means 'speaking indecisively' and is often confused with 'wabbling'?
44. Choose the sentence that uses 'win' correctly.
45. In which context is it appropriate to use 'wabayo'?
46. Which of the following is an antonym for 'wabbliest'?
47. What punctuation mark usually follows 'wabayo'?
48. What language does the root of 'wabbles' ultimately come from?
49. Choose the sentence that uses 'work' correctly.
50. Which sentence uses 'Waac' grammatically correctly?
