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5-Letter Words Ending with W

There are 40 five-letter words that end with W. You might already know some of them, like allow and arrow, which can come in handy when you're playing a game of Words With Friends or trying to rack up points in Scrabble. Other common examples include aglow and askew, while less familiar options like bedew and widow are still worth knowing for word puzzle enthusiasts. Understanding these words can also help with solving certain types of word games, such as Wordle, where the goal is to guess a mystery word within a limited number of attempts. Having a solid list of five-letter words ending in W at your disposal can make all the difference between victory and defeat – or at least save you some time and effort when working on a challenging puzzle.

5-Letter Words (40)

  • OXBOW 17 · 18
  • SQUAW 17 · 18
  • BYLAW 13 · 14
  • CAHOW 13 · 13
  • PSHAW 13 · 13
  • ASKEW 12 · 12
  • EMBOW 12 · 14
  • KOTOW 12 · 12
  • MACAW 12 · 14
  • PAPAW 12 · 14
  • UPBOW 12 · 15
  • WIDOW 12 · 12
  • BEDEW 11 · 12
  • NOHOW 11 · 11
  • SHREW 11 · 10
  • THRAW 11 · 10
  • THREW 11 · 10
  • THROW 11 · 10
  • VROUW 11 · 13
  • BELOW 10 · 12
  • ELBOW 10 · 12
  • MIAOW 10 · 11
  • PILAW 10 · 12
  • SCREW 10 · 11
  • UNMEW 10 · 13
  • AGLOW 9 · 11
  • ENDOW 9 · 10
  • INDOW 9 · 10
  • ALLOW 8 · 10
  • ARROW 8 · 8
  • RENEW 8 · 9
  • RESAW 8 · 8
  • RESEW 8 · 8
  • RESOW 8 · 8
  • SEROW 8 · 8
  • SINEW 8 · 9
  • STRAW 8 · 8
  • STREW 8 · 8
  • STROW 8 · 8
  • UNSEW 8 · 10

Frequently Asked Questions

How many 5-letter words end with W?
There are exactly 40 five-letter words that end with the letter W, according to the ENABLE Scrabble dictionary. This count is based on an exhaustive search of the dictionary and includes all possible combinations.
Are these valid in Scrabble?
Yes, all five-letter words ending with W from the list are valid in Scrabble, as they are included in the official ENABLE Scrabble dictionary that underlies the TWL (Tournament Word List) used for competitive play.
Are these words also valid in Words With Friends?
Yes, since Words With Friends uses an ENABLE-derived list of words, all 5-letter words ending with W from our list are also valid in WWF. For example, AGLOW and ARROW can both be played in a game of WWF.
Are these words compatible with Wordle?
Yes, because Wordle only uses five-letter words, all the words ending with W on this list are compatible with the game. This means you can use your knowledge of these words to solve puzzles and win games.
What's a good strategy for using 5-letter words that end with W in word games?
One effective strategy is to focus on words like BEDEW or UPBOW, which contain high-scoring letters like E and U. These words can also often be used as openers, setting you up for future plays and giving you an advantage in the game.

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