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5-Letter Words Starting With WIL

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With WIL

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 5-Letter Words Starting With WIL 10 words

How common is WIL at the start of five-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 10 five-letter words that start with WIL. They average 9.5 points, the best is WILJA (15 points) and 50% end in S.

Total words
10
Average Scrabble score
9.5
out of 15 max
Everyday words
30%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 50%
  • a 20%
  • d 10%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with WIL

w 4i 1l 1j 8a 1

W 4 + I 1 + L 1 + J 8 + A 1 = 15 points

Double word
30 pts
Triple word
45 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

wilja

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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How many five-letter words that start with WIL are there?

There are 10 five-letter words that start with WIL in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with WIL?

WILJA is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are WILLY (11), WILCO (10), WILDS (9).

What are some common five-letter words that start with WIL?

Everyday examples include WILLS, WILTS, WILDS, WILES, WILED. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare five-letter words that start with WIL score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include WILJA (15), WILCO (10), WILGA (9), WILIS (8). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.