5 Letter Words Starting with WH

Complete list of 18 five-letter words starting with WH. Perfect for Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.

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Discover all 18 five-letter words that start with "WH". This comprehensive word list is perfect for Wordle players looking for their next guess, Scrabble enthusiasts seeking high-scoring words, or anyone wanting to expand their vocabulary.

Complete Word List (18 words)

WHACK
WHALE
WHARF
WHEAT
WHEEL
WHELP
WHERE
WHICH
WHIFF
WHILE
WHINE
WHINY
WHIRL
WHISK
WHITE
WHOLE
WHOOP
WHOSE

Complete List of 5 Letter Words Starting With WH

Looking for 5 letter words starting with WH? This comprehensive list contains all 18 five-letter words that begin with the consonant "WH" – an essential resource for Wordle, Scrabble, and word puzzle enthusiasts. W starts many everyday words and is particularly common in words related to nature and actions.

All 18 Five-Letter Words Beginning With WH

Our database includes every valid 5 letter word starting with WH that's accepted in popular word games. Examples include WHACK, WHALE, WHARF, WHEAT, WHEEL, and many more like WHELP, WHERE, WHICH, WHIFF, WHILE. With 18 total options, you have plenty of choices – but using the right strategy can help you find the perfect word faster. Some words in this list contain double letters, such as WHEEL, WHIFF, WHOOP.

Wordle Strategy for WH- Words

When your Wordle guesses reveal the answer starts with WH, you're already ahead! With 18 possibilities narrowed down from 2,345 total Wordle words, focus on common letters in positions 2-5. The average word in this WH- list contains 1.6 vowels. Consider guessing words with common vowels like E, A, or I in the remaining positions. Words like WHACK, WHICH, WHITE demonstrate the variety in this list.

Tips for Finding 5 Letter Words That Start With WH

To quickly find the right word from our list of 18 words starting with WH, combine what you know. Our interactive filter above lets you add ending letters, excluded letters, and more. For Scrabble players, WH-words can score well when placed strategically on the board. The majority (18) of these words start with consonants in position 2, creating strong letter combinations.

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18 words found
WHACK
WHALE
WHARF
WHEAT
WHEEL
WHELP
WHERE
WHICH
WHIFF
WHILE
WHINE
WHINY
WHIRL
WHISK
WHITE
WHOLE
WHOOP
WHOSE

Letter Position Analysis

Most common letters in each position for this word list:

Position 1
W (100%)
Position 2
H (100%)
Position 3
I (44%)
E (22%)
A (17%)
Position 4
L (22%)
R (17%)
C (11%)
Position 5
E (39%)
K (11%)
F (11%)

Featured Words for Wordle

WHERE
Common word, great for Wordle
WHICH
Common word, great for Wordle
WHILE
Common word, great for Wordle

Common Patterns in This List

Most common endings for these words:

Quick Strategy Tips

1

The "WH" combination is a powerful consonant blend to identify early.

2

With 18 possibilities, consider the most common letters in positions 2-5.

3

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Word Difficulty Breakdown

Common Words

6

Everyday words, easier to guess

WHEREWHICHWHILEWHITEWHOLEWHOSE

Less Common Words

12

May be harder to guess, but still valid

WHACKWHALEWHARFWHEATWHEELWHELP+6 more

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