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6-Letter Words Starting With WAT

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Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With WAT

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

All 6-Letter Words Starting With WAT 6 words

How common is WAT at the start of six-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 6 six-letter words that start with WAT. They average 10.2 points and the best is WATERY (12 points).

Total words
6
Average Scrabble score
10.2
out of 12 max
Everyday words
33%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
E
33.3% of words

Most common last letters

  • e 33.3%
  • s 33.3%
  • r 16.7%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with WAT

w 4a 1t 1e 1r 1y 4

W 4 + A 1 + T 1 + E 1 + R 1 + Y 4 = 12 points

Double word
24 pts
Triple word
36 pts

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

watery

  1. adjectivefilled with water“watery soil”
  2. adjectivewet with secreted or exuded moisture such as sweat or tears“wiped his reeking neck”
  3. adjectiverelating to or resembling or consisting of water“a watery substance”
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How many six-letter words that start with WAT are there?

There are 6 six-letter words that start with WAT 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 six-letter word that starts with WAT?

WATERY is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are WATAPE (11), WATAPS (11), WATERS (9).

What are some common six-letter words that start with WAT?

Everyday examples include WATERS, WATERY, WATTLE. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare six-letter words that start with WAT score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include WATAPE (11), WATAPS (11), WATTER (9). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.