5 Letter Words That Start With WHO

There are 11+ five letter words beginning with WHO in our English dictionary. Every five-letter WHO word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with WHO.

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With WHO

whole 11
whose 11
whomp 15
whoof 14
whoop 13
whoot 11
whops 13
whorl 11
whort 11
whoso 11
whows 14

All 5-Letter Words Starting With WHO (10 words)

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How Common is WHO as a Start 5 Letter word?

There are 11 5-letter words starting with WHO in English. The average Scrabble score here is 12.3, with -E endings dominating (18% of them).

Total Words
11
Avg Scrabble Score
12.3
Most Common Ending (18%)
E
Top Vowel Pairs
OO

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5 Letter Words beginning with WHO are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 5 Letter Words with WHO.

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter WHO-Words in Scrabble

whomp 15
whoof 14
whows 14
whoop 13
whops 13
whort 11

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with WHO?

15 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with WHO is whomp with a total of 15 points.

W 4
H 4
O 1
M 3
P 3
verb 1. strike heavily; thump
Synonyms:
strikeslapsmackcuffpunchbeatthrashthumpbatterbelabourdrubhookpoundsmashslamweltpummelhammerbangknockswatwhipflogcanesucker-punchrain blows ongive someone a (good) beating/drubbingbox someone's ears
noun 1. a dull, heavy sound
Synonyms:
blowhitpunchsmackthwackslapthrashingbanghidingdrubbinglambastingweltcuffboxcrack
interjection 1. used as an expression of mock disappointment, often for humorous effect

FAQ 5 Letter Words That Start With WHO

  • How many 5 letter words starting with WHO are in the English dictionary?

    There are 11 5-letter words in the English dictionary that start with WHO. The average Scrabble score across them is 12.3.

  • Are there any rare 5 letter words starting with WHO worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "whort", "whoso", "whoop", "whoof" start with WHO and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "whoof" is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 5 letter words starting with WHO?

    Everyday 5-letter words starting with WHO include "whole", "whose", "whomp", "whoof", "whoop".