Starting With WAS
2 words · highest scoring is wasps at 10 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With WAS
There are 2 five letter words starting with WAS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is wasps at 10 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — WASPS, WASTE among them.
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5 Letter Words Starting With WAS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With WAS
- wasps10
- waste8
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With WAS
- wasps10
- waste8
5 Letter Words Starting With WAS by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With WAS Defined
- waspsNoun · 10 points
- a social winged insect which has a narrow waist and a sting and is typically yellow with black stripes. It constructs a paper nest from wood pulp and raises the larvae on a diet of insects
- wasteVerb · 8 points
- use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose
5 Letter Words Starting With WAS: Questions
How many five letter words starting with WAS are there?
There are 2 five letter words starting with WAS in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with WAS?
WASPS is the highest scoring option at 10 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with WAS?
WASPS, WASTE are among the most familiar five letter words starting with WAS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with WAS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.