5 Letter Words That Start With WOR

There are 11+ five letter words beginning with WOR in our English dictionary. Every five-letter WOR 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 WOR.

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With WOR

world 9
works 12
words 9
worth 11
worst 8
worse 8
wordy 12
worms 10
wormy 13
worry 11
worts 8

All 5-Letter Words Starting With WOR (11 words)

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How Common is WOR as a Start 5 Letter word?

There are 11 5-letter words starting with WOR in English. The average Scrabble score here is 10.1, with -S endings dominating (36% of them).

Total Words
11
Avg Scrabble Score
10.1
Most Common Ending (36%)
S

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5 Letter Words beginning with WOR 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 WOR.

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Highest-Scoring 5-Letter WOR-Words in Scrabble

wormy 13
works 12
wordy 12
worth 11
worry 11
worms 10

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

13 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with WOR is wormy with a total of 13 points.

W 4
O 1
R 1
M 3
Y 4
adjective 1. (of organic tissue) infested with or eaten into by worms
Synonyms:
decayingdecayedrottingbadoffdecomposeddecomposingputridputrescentspoiledspoilttaintedperishedmouldymoulderingmildewysourrancidrankfesteringfetidstinkingsmellyunfit for human consumption
adjective 2. (of a person) weak, abject, or repulsive

FAQ 5 Letter Words That Start With WOR

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

    There are 11 5-letter words in the English dictionary that start with WOR. The average Scrabble score across them is 10.1.

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

    Yes. Uncommon 5-letter words like "worst", "world", "worth", "worry" start with WOR and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "worth" is worth 11 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

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

    Everyday 5-letter words starting with WOR include "world", "works", "words", "worth", "worst".