Starting With WEL
3 words · highest scoring is welch at 13 points
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About 5 Letter Words Starting With WEL
There are 3 five letter words starting with WEL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is welch at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — WELCH, WELLS, WELSH among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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5 Letter Words Starting With WEL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words Starting With WEL
- welch13
- welsh11
- wells8
Common 5 Letter Words Starting With WEL
- welch13
- wells8
- welsh11
5 Letter Words Starting With WEL by Last Letter
5 Letter Words Starting With WEL Defined
- welchVerb · 13 points
- fail to honour (a debt or obligation incurred through a promise or agreement)
- wellsAdverb · 8 points
- in a good or satisfactory way
- welshAdjective · 11 points
- relating to Wales, its people, or their language
5 Letter Words Starting With WEL: Questions
How many five letter words starting with WEL are there?
There are 3 five letter words starting with WEL in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words starting with WEL?
WELCH is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words starting with WEL?
WELCH, WELLS, WELSH are among the most familiar five letter words starting with WEL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words starting with WEL 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.