6-letter words with W as the 1st letter and B as the 4th letter

There are 17 6-letter words with W as the 1st letter and B as the 4th letter, from familiar WOBBLE to less common WAMBLE.

17 wordsTop pick WOBBLYHighest score WOBBLY 16

With W in 1st place, T is the most common 4th letter (62 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 17 · most-used first

  • WOBBLY16
  • WOBBLE13
  • WOMBAT13
  • WEBBED14
  • WARBLE11
  • WABBIT13
  • WIBBLE13
  • WEBBIE13
  • WIMBLE13
  • WABBLE13
  • WARBLY14
  • WAMBLY16
  • WABBLY16
  • WAMBLE13
  • WOMBED14
  • WOOBUT11
  • WOUBIT11
All valid words 17

A to Z. Includes rare and Collins-only words. Linked tiles open the word's meaning, score and rhymes.

  • WABBIT13
  • WABBLE13
  • WABBLY16
  • WAMBLE13
  • WAMBLY16
  • WARBLE11
  • WARBLY14
  • WEBBED14
  • WEBBIE13
  • WIBBLE13
  • WIMBLE13
  • WOBBLE13
  • WOBBLY16
  • WOMBAT13
  • WOMBED14
  • WOOBUT11
  • WOUBIT11
Letters by positionIn 59% of these words the 5th letter is L.
2nd letter
  1. A41%
  2. O35%
  3. E12%
3rd letter
  1. B47%
  2. M29%
  3. R12%
5th letter
  1. L59%
  2. I18%
  3. E12%
6th letter
  1. E41%
  2. Y24%
  3. T24%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
WOBBLY1618All three
WAMBLY1618All three
WABBLY1618All three
WEBBED1416All three
WARBLY1415NWL only
WOMBED1416All three
WOBBLE1316All three
WOMBAT1315All three
WABBIT1315Collins only
WIBBLE1316Collins only
WEBBIE1315Collins only
WIMBLE1316All three

The pattern is W _ _ B _ _, so the fourth position is fixed while the other four letters vary. WOBBLY, WOBBLE, and WOMBAT are recognizable examples; the full group also includes unusual forms such as WOOBUT and WOUBIT. None of the matches falls into the common-word group, so expect some unfamiliar entries alongside everyday vocabulary.

At a glance: the W _ _ B _ _ pattern

  • 17 six-letter matches begin with W and place B fourth.
  • WOBBLY, WAMBLY, and WABBLY each score 16 points.
  • Seven matches end in E; four end in T, four in Y, and two in D.
  • The average score across the group is 13.4 points.

Which words fit the W _ _ B _ _ pattern?

WOBBLE, WOBBLY, WOMBAT, WEBBED, and WARBLE are the clearest familiar examples. Their different endings show how much the fixed B can sit inside otherwise varied word shapes: WOBBLE ends in E, while WEBBED ends in D and WARBLE ends in E.

The remaining entries include WABBIT, WIBBLE, WEBBIE, WIMBLE, WABBLE, WARБLY, WAMBLY, WABBLY, WAMBLE, WOMBEd, WOOBUT, and WOUBIT. Some are uncommon or variant forms, so a familiar-looking pattern does not guarantee that every game accepts every match.

6-letter words with W as the 1st letter and B as the 4th letter

For a high-scoring play, start by checking WOBBLY, WAMBLY, and WABBLY: each is worth 16 points before board premiums. WEBBED, WARбLY, and WOMBEd score 14, while WOBBLE, WOMBAT, WABBIT, and WIBBLE score 13.

When solving a pattern, write W and B into their fixed slots first, then test the ending. E is the most frequent final letter, with seven matches; T and Y tie at four each. That makes E a sensible first ending to check, but the small total means an obscure alternative may still be the answer.

Questions people ask

How many six-letter words start with W and have B fourth?
There are 17 matches for the W _ _ B _ _ pattern. WOBBLE, WOBBLY, and WOMBAT are recognizable examples, while WOOBUT and WOUBIT are less familiar. The fixed positions narrow the search, but the remaining letters still produce a varied set.
Which W-first, B-fourth word scores the most?
WOBBLY, WAMBLY, and WABBLY tie at 16 points each. WEBBED, WARBLE, and WOMBEd score 14 points. Board premiums can change a play's final value, so compare the letter placement with the open squares before choosing.
Are all 17 words accepted in every word game?
No; dictionary coverage differs by game. ENABLE includes 11 of these words, Collins includes 16, and NWL2023 includes 12. Check the word list used in your game, especially for less familiar entries such as WOOBUT and WOUBIT.

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