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Four-Letter Words Containing W

82 words

There are 82 four-letter words ending in W in the English language — including words like "away", "blow", "bowl". This is a moderately sized group for four-letter words. Use this list to sharpen your word game strategy across Wordle, Scrabble, and crosswords.

Updated February 2026

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Tips for Using These Words

  • Wordle: While Wordle uses five-letter words, these 4-letter words are useful for other word puzzle games. The letter W appearing anywhere in the word is a common pattern worth practising.
  • Scrabble: Look for words with W that also include high-value tiles to maximise your score. Aim for premium squares to boost your total.
  • Crosswords: Use the word list to find answers that fit your clue pattern. Words containing W are common in crossword construction.

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Highest Scoring Words in Scrabble

Base tile values only — board multipliers not included.

RankWordScore
1hawk14
2jews14
3whom12
4knew11
5know11
6wake11
7walk11
8weak11
9week11
10wiki11

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