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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 noun 'wabblers' mean?
2. What is the correct plural form of 'wab' in English?
3. What is the difference between 'I ask' and 'I wonder'?
4. Which modern English word is directly descended from 'waar'?
5. What does the archaic word 'wabble' mean?
6. Which word is the modern standard spelling of 'wabbling'?
7. How is 'wabbles' related to the word 'wobbles'?
8. Which word is a direct modern synonym for 'wabblers'?
9. Which word is a synonym for 'wabbliness'?
10. What does the word 'wabbles' mean?
11. What language does the root of 'wabbles' ultimately come from?
12. What is the singular form of 'wabbles'?
13. Which modern word is the exact equivalent of 'wabblingly'?
14. When adding '-er' to the base word 'wabbly', what spelling change occurs?
15. What parts of speech can the word 'win' function as?
16. If someone has 'vocal wabbliness,' what is happening?
17. What is the origin of the word 'welcome'?
18. How is the word 'wabber' correctly pronounced?
19. Is 'Waasi' a name typically given to boys or girls?
20. Which of the following is the correct spelling for the past tense?
21. Which acronym serves the exact same function as 'wabayo'?
22. What is the key difference between 'knowledge' and 'wisdom'?
23. Which parts of speech can the word 'wonder' function as?
24. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
25. How is 'wabayo' correctly pronounced?
26. What is the modern standard spelling of 'wabblers'?
27. From which language does 'wabber' originate?
28. In which Australian city is Waapa located?
29. Can you use 'waag' as a verb, as in 'I will waag the cheese'?
30. How many syllables does the word 'work' have?
31. What might cause 'wabbliness' in a table?
32. Which of the following is a grammatical mistake when using 'wabber'?
33. How is the word 'waag' correctly pronounced in anglicized English?
34. Which sentence is grammatically correct?
35. Which part of speech is 'wabbles' primarily in literature?
36. What does the word 'wabbliest' mean?
37. Which word is a near synonym for 'wabble' that specifically describes the unsteady walk of a toddler or elderly person?
38. Could a man be a Waac?
39. Which sentence uses 'wabbling' correctly?
40. Which of the following is an antonym for 'wabbliest'?
41. How is the word 'wabblingly' correctly pronounced?
42. What does the slang 'wabayo' stand for?
43. Which of the following is a correct grammatical use of 'wabble'?
44. Is 'waar' a verb or a noun?
45. Which of the following is an antonym of 'wisdom'?
46. Which word is a strict antonym of 'work' (in the context of activity)?
47. In which country did the 'waag' originate?
48. How many syllables does the word 'wisdom' have?
49. Which verb is most commonly paired with 'wabblingly'?
50. What was the primary function of a waag?
