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4 Letter Words That Start With WOR

There are 6+ four letter words beginning with WOR in our English dictionary. Every four-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.

Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With WOR

work 11
word 8
worn 7
wore 7
worm 9
wort 7

All 4-Letter Words Starting With WOR (7 words)

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How Common is WOR as a Start 4 Letter word?

There are 6 4-letter words starting with WOR in English. The average Scrabble score here is 8.2, with -D endings dominating (17% of them).

Total Words
6
Avg Scrabble Score
8.2
Most Common Ending (17%)
D

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4 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 4 Letter Words with WOR.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter WOR-Words in Scrabble

work 11
worm 9
word 8
wore 7
wort 7
worn 7

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

11 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with WOR is work with a total of 11 points.

W 4
O 1
R 1
K 5
noun 1. activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result
Synonyms:
labourtoilexertioneffortslogdrudgerythe sweat of one's brow
noun 2. a task or tasks to be undertaken
Synonyms:
tasksjobsdutiesassignmentscommissionsprojects
noun 3. a thing or things done or made; the result of an action
Synonyms:
handiworkdoingactdeedfeatperformance
noun 4. a place or premises in which industrial or manufacturing processes are carried out
Synonyms:
factoryplantmanufacturing complexmillfoundryyardindustrial unitbusiness unit
noun 5. the operative part of a clock or other machine
Synonyms:
mechanismmachineryworkingsworking partspartsmovementaction
noun 6. a defensive structure
noun 7. the exertion of force overcoming resistance or producing molecular change
noun 8. everything needed, desired, or expected
Synonyms:
everythingthe full treatment
verb 1. be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achieve a result; do work
Synonyms:
toillabourexert oneselfslave (away)plod away
verb 2. (of a machine or system) function, especially properly or effectively
Synonyms:
functiongorunoperateperform
verb 3. (of a plan or method) have the desired result or effect
Synonyms:
succeedbe successfulwork outturn out wellgo as plannedhave the desired resultget results
verb 4. bring (a material or mixture) to a desired shape or consistency by hammering, kneading, etc.
Synonyms:
kneadsqueezeformshapefashionmouldmodel
verb 5. move or cause to move gradually or with difficulty into another position
Synonyms:
manoeuvremanipulatenegotiateguideedgemanoeuvremakethreadwindweave
verb 6. bring into a specified emotional state
Synonyms:
stir (up)excitedrivemovespurrousefiregalvanize
verb 7. Especially of a woman: to dance with rhythmic gyratory movements of the hips and pelvis; to move the waist, hips, etc., with a circling motion. Also with object with a part of the body as object. Often with up. Compare "wind", "wine".

FAQ 4 Letter Words That Start With WOR

  • How many 4 letter words starting with WOR are in the English dictionary?

    There are 6 4-letter words in the English dictionary that start with WOR. The average Scrabble score across them is 8.2.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words starting with WOR worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "worm", "work", "wort", "word" start with WOR and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "work" is worth 11 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words starting with WOR?

    Everyday 4-letter words starting with WOR include "work", "word", "worn", "wore", "worm".