Words Containing NW

Q: How many words containing NW are there?

There are 563 words containing NW in our combined English word list. The most common length is 9 letters, with 108 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

Q: What is the highest-scoring word containing NW?

UNWATCHFULLY is worth 26 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are UNWORKMANLIKE (26), COMMONWEALTHS (25), COMPANIONWAYS (25).

Q: What are some common words containing NW?

Everyday examples include UNWANTED , MEANWHILE , UNWORKABLE , UNWISE , UNWELCOME , INWARD , COTTONWOOD , RUNWAY . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word containing NW?

UNWHOLESOMENESS has 15 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, COMMONWEALTHS (13 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words Containing NW 563 words

How often does NW appear in words?

Our combined English word list has 563 words containing NW. Most are 9 letters long, they average 15.7 points, the best is UNWATCHFULLY (26 points) and 32.5% end in S.

Total words: 563
Most common length: 9 letters; 108 words
Average Scrabble score: 15.7; out of 26 max
Longest word: UNWHOLESOMENESS; 15 letters
Most common ending: S; 32.5% of words

Most common last letters

s 32.5%
d 20.6%
e 9.6%

Top vowel pairs

ea9.9%
ee8%
oo8%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

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Highest-scoring word containing NW

u ₁n ₁w ₄a ₁t ₁c ₃h ₄f ₄u ₁l ₁l ₁y ₄

U 1 + N 1 + W 4 + A 1 + T 1 + C 3 + H 4 + F 4 + U 1 + L 1 + L 1 + Y 4 = 26 points

Double word: 52 pts
Triple word: 78 pts

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

unwatchfully

Form of unwatchful

adjectivenot alert to what is potentially dangerous

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How many words containing NW are there?

There are 563 words containing NW in our combined English word list. The most common length is 9 letters, with 108 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.

What is the highest-scoring word containing NW?

UNWATCHFULLY is worth 26 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are UNWORKMANLIKE (26), COMMONWEALTHS (25), COMPANIONWAYS (25).

What are some common words containing NW?

Everyday examples include UNWANTED, MEANWHILE, UNWORKABLE, UNWISE, UNWELCOME, INWARD, COTTONWOOD, RUNWAY. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word containing NW?

UNWHOLESOMENESS has 15 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, COMMONWEALTHS (13 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words Containing NW 563 words

5-Letter Words With NW 5

6-Letter Words With NW 36

7-Letter Words With NW 71

8-Letter Words With NW 106

9-Letter Words With NW 108

10-Letter Words With NW 98

11-Letter Words With NW 68

12-Letter Words With NW 30

13-Letter Words With NW 25

14-Letter Words With NW 7

15-Letter Words With NW 9