Ten-Letter Words Starting With W
10 wordsDiscover all 10 ten-letter words beginning with W. W is worth 4 points in Scrabble — a mid-range tile that rewards strategic placement on premium squares. Whether you need a Wordle guess, a Scrabble play, or a crossword answer, this comprehensive list has the word you're looking for.
Updated February 2026
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Tips for Using These Words
- • Wordle: While Wordle uses five-letter words, these 10-letter words are useful for other word puzzle games. The letter W in the first position is a common pattern worth practising.
- • Scrabble: Look for high-value letters like Q, X, Z, or J in these words to maximise your Scrabble score. Using all 7 tiles earns a 50-point bonus — check for bingo opportunities.
- • Crosswords: Use the word list to find answers that fit your clue pattern. Words starting with W are common in crossword construction.
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Highest Scoring Words in Scrabble
Base tile values only — board multipliers not included.
| Rank | Word | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | withdrawal | 20 |
| 2 | waterproof | 18 |
| 3 | wallpapers | 17 |
| 4 | washington | 17 |
| 5 | webmasters | 17 |
| 6 | widespread | 17 |
| 7 | widescreen | 16 |
| 8 | wellington | 14 |
| 9 | wilderness | 14 |
| 10 | warranties | 13 |
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