5 Letter Words That Start With WOU

There are 2+ five letter words beginning with WOU in our English dictionary. Every five-letter WOU 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 WOU.

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With WOU

would 9
wound 9

All 5-Letter Words Starting With WOU (2 words)

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How Common is WOU as a Start 5 Letter word?

There are 2 5-letter words starting with WOU in English. The average Scrabble score here is 9, with -D endings dominating (100% of them).

Total Words
2
Avg Scrabble Score
9.0
Most Common Ending (100%)
D
Top Vowel Pairs
OU

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5 Letter Words beginning with WOU 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 WOU.

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter WOU-Words in Scrabble

wound 9
would 9

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

9 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with WOU is wound with a total of 9 points.

W 4
O 1
U 1
N 1
D 2
noun 1. an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken
Synonyms:
injurylesioncutgashlacerationtearrentpunctureslash
verb 1. inflict a wound on
Synonyms:
injurehurtdamageharmmaimmutilatedisableincapacitatescar
verb 2. cause (someone) to have difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach
Synonyms:
out of breathbreathlessgasping for breathpantingpuffinghuffing and puffingpuffing and blowing
verb 3. make (a baby) bring up wind after feeding by patting its back
verb 4. detect the presence of (a person or animal) by scent
verb 5. sound (a bugle or call) by blowing
verb 6. move in or take a twisting or spiral course
Synonyms:
twist and turntwistturnbendcurveloopzigzagweavesnakemeanderramble
verb 7. pass (something) round a thing or person so as to encircle or enfold
Synonyms:
wrapfurlfold
verb 8. make (a clock or other device, typically one operated by clockwork) operate by turning a key or handle

FAQ 5 Letter Words That Start With WOU

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

    There are 2 5-letter words in the English dictionary that start with WOU. The average Scrabble score across them is 9.

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

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "would", "wound" start with WOU and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "would" is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

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

    Everyday 5-letter words starting with WOU include "would", "wound".