Words That Start With CW

There are over 6 words that begin with CW in English. From 3-letter words to 8-letter entries, find CW-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with CW.

6 Common Words Starting with CW

Most Common Length
7
(2 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
15.0
(out of 19)
Most Common Ending
s
(33%)

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

19 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with CW is cwtching with a total of 19 points.

C 3
W 4
T 1
C 3
H 4
I 1
N 1
G 2
verb 1. cuddle or hug (someone)

Words that begin with CW are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in CW and words with CW. Try our five letter words starting with CW page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With CW

  • How many words starting with CW are in the English dictionary?

    There are 6 words in the English dictionary that start with CW, and most of them are 7 letters long (2 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with CW?

    The longest word starting with CW is "cwtching" at 8 letters long.

  • Are there any rare words starting with CW worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "cwtch", "cwtching", "cwm", "cwtched" start with CW and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "cwtching" is worth 19 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with CW?

    Most words starting with CW are 7 letters long, including everyday words like "cwtched", "cwtches".

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