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7-letter words with A as the 1st letter and W as the 2nd letter

Seven-letter words with A first and W second number 23, led by familiar AWKWARD and AWARDED alongside less common forms.

23 wordsTop pick AWESOMEHighest score AWKWARD 18

6 of 23 are everyday words (26%). A mix of familiar words and game-only finds.

  • 1st letter
  • A
  • B
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  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
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  • L
  • M
  • N
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  • P
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  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • X
  • Y
  • Z

With A in 1st place, L is the most common 2nd letter (209 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 23 · most-used first

  • AWESOME12
  • AWARDED12
  • AWKWARD18
  • AWAITED11
  • AWFULLY16
  • AWAKENS14
  • AWNINGS11
  • AWARDEE11
  • AWAKING15
  • AWAYDAY17
  • AWAITER10
  • AWELESS10
  • AWARDER11
  • AWAREST10
  • AWARNED11
  • AWHAPED16
  • AWHAPES15
  • AWHEELS13
  • AWLBIRD13
  • AWLWORT13
  • AWMRIES12
  • AWNIEST10
  • AWNLESS10
All valid words 23

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

  • AWAITED11
  • AWAITER10
  • AWAKENS14
  • AWAKING15
  • AWARDED12
  • AWARDEE11
  • AWARDER11
  • AWAREST10
  • AWARNED11
  • AWAYDAY17
  • AWELESS10
  • AWESOME12
  • AWFULLY16
  • AWHAPED16
  • AWHAPES15
  • AWHEELS13
  • AWKWARD18
  • AWLBIRD13
  • AWLWORT13
  • AWMRIES12
  • AWNIEST10
  • AWNINGS11
  • AWNLESS10
Letters by positionIn 43% of these words the 3rd letter is A.
3rd letter
  1. A43%
  2. H13%
  3. N13%
4th letter
  1. R26%
  2. I17%
  3. K9%
5th letter
  1. E26%
  2. D17%
  3. I13%
6th letter
  1. E39%
  2. S17%
  3. R13%
7th letter
  1. S30%
  2. D26%
  3. T13%

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
Score spreadMost of these words score 10 in Scrabble; AWKWARD tops the list with 18. Scores before board bonuses.
  1. 1010 points: 5 words
  2. 11 points: 5 words
  3. 1212 points: 3 words
  4. 13 points: 3 words
  5. 1414 points: 1 words
  6. 15 points: 2 words
  7. 1616 points: 2 words
  8. 17 points: 1 words
  9. 1818 points: 1 words
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
AWKWARD1818All three
AWAYDAY1715Collins only
AWFULLY1618All three
AWHAPED1616Collins only
AWAKING1517All three
AWHAPES1515Collins only
AWAKENS1415All three
AWHEELS1313Collins only
AWLWORT1314All three
AWLBIRD1315Collins only
AWESOME1213All three
AWARDED1212All three

The opening AW pair gives this pattern a recognizable sound, but the set is small enough that a few endings matter. AWKWARD leads the score table at 18, while AWARDED and AWESOME are easier words to spot at a glance. Collins lists all 23; ENABLE and NWL2023 each list 14, so game dictionary choice changes the usable set.

Seven-letter words with A in position 1 and W in position w

  • AWKWARD scores 18, the highest listed total for this pattern.
  • AWAYDAY reaches 17, one point behind the leader.
  • AWFULLY and AWHAPED each score 16.
  • Seven entries end in S; six end in D.

Which examples are easiest to recognize?

AWKWARD is both the most familiar standout and the top scorer at 18 points. AWAYDAY follows at 17, then AWFULLY and AWHAPED at 16; the unusual forms outrank many everyday-looking entries. For a board play, inspect the premium squares before assuming the familiar word is the best move.

Endings spread across seven letters: S occurs 7 times and D 6 times, while T appears 3 times. That makes an S or D clue a stronger narrowing move than guessing a single fixed suffix. AWNINGS and AWHEELS show the S ending; AWARDED and AWAKING help distinguish the D and G branches.

What should you check before playing?

Note

Only 6 entries fall in the common-word group, despite 19 having a recorded definition. Treat the list as a clue bank rather than a promise that every candidate will feel familiar. Check your game’s word list before building a.

How to use seven-letter words with A and W

A useful solve order is to lock the opening pair, then use the final tile to split the candidates. The seven-letter frame fits crossword, anagram, and board-game searches; the fixed opening pair makes it a compact clue rather than a general word bank. The neighboring A-first L-second set is much larger at 209, which shows how selective the W opening is.

Questions people ask

How many seven-letter words start with AW?
There are 23 seven-letter entries with A first and W second. The familiar examples include AWKWARD, AWARDED, AWESOME, and AWNINGS, while the remaining candidates include less familiar forms. Collins contains the full set, but ENABLE and NWL2023 each contain 14.
What is the highest-scoring AW word?
AWKWARD is the top scorer at 18 points. AWAYDAY follows at 17, and AWFULLY and AWHAPED each reach 16. Those are base word scores; a board premium square can change the final play total.
How many entries are common words?
Six matches are classed as common, including AWESOME and AWARDED. AWKWARD anchors the score table, while unusual forms such as AWHAPED make the remaining pool less predictable. Use the opening AW pair first, then let the final letter settle the candidate.

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