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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 archaic word 'waar' mean?
2. Fill in the blank: 'They managed to ______ the skeptical crowd with their presentation.'
3. In what type of writing is 'wabblingly' most appropriately used today?
4. What is the past tense of 'win'?
5. On which syllable is the primary stress placed when pronouncing 'wisdom'?
6. How is the word 'wab' pronounced in English?
7. How is 'wabbliness' correctly spelled?
8. How is 'wabayo' correctly pronounced?
9. In which context is it appropriate to use 'wabayo'?
10. What does the archaic word 'wabbling' mean?
11. Which sentence uses 'wabayo' correctly?
12. Which of the following is an antonym (opposite in function) to 'wabayo' in a conversation?
13. Which part of speech is 'wabbles' primarily in literature?
14. What does the slang 'wabayo' stand for?
15. How many syllables does the word 'work' have?
16. When adding '-est' to 'wabbly', what spelling change occurs?
17. Which of the following is a correct grammatical use of 'wabble'?
18. What does the word 'wabbliness' mean?
19. Which American school is often compared to Waapa?
20. Which of the following is a standard English synonym for 'wabayo'?
21. What part of speech is the word 'wab'?
22. How is the name 'Waasi' typically pronounced in English?
23. What is the standard plural form of 'Waac'?
24. How many syllables does the word 'wisdom' have?
25. In which Australian city is Waapa located?
26. Which modern word is the closest synonym for the noun form of 'wabber' (in decision-making)?
27. Which modern word is the exact equivalent of 'wabblingly'?
28. What might cause 'wabbliness' in a table?
29. What is the base verb (present tense) of 'wabbled'?
30. In which context is it most appropriate to use the spelling 'wabblier' instead of 'wobblier'?
31. What is the difference between 'wabble' and 'waver'?
32. Which word is a strict antonym of 'work' (in the context of activity)?
33. Which word is the standard modern spelling of 'wabbliest'?
34. Is 'work' (meaning effort or tasks) countable or uncountable?
35. Which sentence uses 'wabbles' correctly in a historical context?
36. Which sentence uses the verb 'welcome' correctly in the past tense?
37. What is the standard English translation for 'waag'?
38. What is the key difference between 'knowledge' and 'wisdom'?
39. Which word is a direct modern synonym for 'wabblers'?
40. Which word is an antonym for 'wabbled'?
41. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
42. What is the origin of the word 'welcome'?
43. What is the standard, more common modern spelling of 'wabblier'?
44. Could a man be a Waac?
45. What is the modern standard spelling of 'wabblers'?
46. Which word is a synonym for 'welcome' as a verb?
47. Which of these objects is most likely to be described as 'wabblers' in a 19th-century novel?
48. What is the difference between 'I ask' and 'I wonder'?
49. Which is the correct spelling and grammar for replying to 'Thank you'?
50. What is a 'waag'?
