Words Starting With AW
All 101 English words starting with AW. Sorted by Scrabble and WWF scores. Filter by length — free, no account needed.
What Are AW Words?
Words starting with AW are English words that begin with the letters AW. This group includes 101 total words ranging from common terms like away and award to longer entries like awkwardish. Many of these words trace their roots to Old English, where the prefix often indicated a sense of fear or awe, evolving into modern usages that express emotion or direction. The most common length for these words is five letters, accounting for 26.7% of the list. While the average Scrabble score for this group is 11.9, which is lower than the general dictionary average of 15.5, the list still contains high-value words useful for word games. Common examples include awful, awesome, and awareness, which are frequently used in daily communication.
Statistical Profile: Words Starting With AW
- Total words: 101 words start with AW
- Dominant length: 5 letters (26.7% of AW-words)
- Average Scrabble score: 11.9 points — below the dictionary average of 15.5
- Common words: 6.9% of AW-words appear in everyday English (vs. 3.2% average across all prefixes)
- Most common third letter: After AW, the most frequent next letter is A (40 words)
Common AW Words
These are the most recognizable words starting with AW:
aw, away, award, aware, awful, awesome, awareness
Using AW Words in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or other word games, focus on the 26.7% of words that are five letters long, as they often offer the best balance between score potential and tile availability. Although the average score for AW words is 11.9 compared to the dictionary average of 15.5, you can maximize points by targeting specific high-scoring entries like awkwardish. Knowing the 101 valid words in this category ensures you never miss an opportunity to play a legal word or block an opponent.
Highest-Scoring AW Words
Scrabble
- awkwardish — 24 points
- awikiwiki — 23 points
- awkwardly — 23 points
- awakeningly — 22 points
- awkwardness — 22 points
Words With Friends
- awakeningly — 25 points
- awikiwiki — 23 points
- awkwardly — 23 points
- awkwardish — 23 points
- awkwardness — 23 points
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Related Prefixes
AB WordsAC WordsAD WordsAE WordsAF WordsAG WordsAH WordsAI WordsAK WordsAL WordsAM WordsAN WordsAO WordsAP WordsAQ Words
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many words start with AW?
There are 101 valid words starting with AW. The majority of these entries are five letters long. This comprehensive list covers everything from short prefixes to complex nouns.
What is the best Scrabble word starting with AW?
awkwardish scores 24 points. It is one of the longest and highest-scoring words in the category. Using this word on a double or triple letter score can significantly boost your game total.
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