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7-letter words with W as the 1st letter and V as the 3rd letter

7-letter words with W first and V third number 10, including WAVERED, WAVELET, and WYVERNS; both fixed letters stay in place.

10 wordsTop pick WAVEREDHighest score WAVEOFF 19

With W in 1st place, R is the most common 3rd letter (117 words). The bar under each letter shows the size of its list.

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Best words to play first 10 · most-used first

  • WAVERED14
  • WAVELET13
  • WYVERNS16
  • WAVERER13
  • WAVEOFF19
  • WAVESON13
  • WAVICLE15
  • WAVIEST13
  • WAVINGS14
  • WIVERNS13
All valid words 10

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

  • WAVELET13
  • WAVEOFF19
  • WAVERED14
  • WAVERER13
  • WAVESON13
  • WAVICLE15
  • WAVIEST13
  • WAVINGS14
  • WIVERNS13
  • WYVERNS16

Highest-scoring words

Scrabble and Words With Friends points, before board bonuses
WordScrabbleWords With FriendsDictionaries
WAVEOFF1920All three
WYVERNS1617All three
WAVICLE1518Collins · NWL
WAVERED1415All three
WAVINGS1417Collins only
WAVELET1315All three
WAVERER1314All three
WAVIEST1314All three
WIVERNS1315All three
WAVESON1315Collins only

This pattern produces a compact set, and eight of its ten words begin with WAV: WAVERED, WAVELET, WAVERER, WAVEOFF, WAVICLE, WAVIEST, WAVINGS, and WAVESON. The remaining entries are WYVERNS and WIVERNS. Collins lists all ten, while NWL2023 includes eight and ENABLE includes seven, so dictionary coverage varies by game.

7-letter words with W first and V third

  • Exactly 10 tournament-dictionary words match the W-at-first, V-at-third pattern.
  • WAVEOFF leads the Scrabble scores at 19 points, ahead of WYVERNS at 16.
  • Eight entries begin WAV, making that letter run the pattern’s dominant opening.
  • The answers end in seven different letters; S is the most frequent ending, with three words.

Which W-and-V words score highest?

WAVEOFF is the top scorer at 19 Scrabble points, with WYVERNS next at 16 and WAVICLE at 15. Those totals come from the letters, before any premium squares change the board score. If you have the right rack, WAVEOFF is the standout play to check first.

The remaining words score from 13 to 14 points, and the group averages 14.3. That narrow range makes the top three worth remembering, but the word must still fit your rack and board. A premium square can change the comparison.

How to narrow the W-first, V-third pattern

Start by testing the WAV- cluster: it covers eight candidates, including the familiar-looking WAVERED and WAVIEST, plus less everyday forms such as WAVICLE. If that opening does not fit your crossing letters, check WYVERNS and WIVERNS rather than assuming every answer begins WAV.

Final letters offer another quick filter. Three words end in S, two end in T, and the other five each have a different ending. None of these entries ranks among the common words, so this narrow clue set is more useful for word games than everyday recall; check your game's word list.

Questions people ask

How many seven-letter words have W first and V third?
There are 10 seven-letter words with W in the first position and V in the third. Collins includes all 10, while NWL2023 lists eight and ENABLE lists seven. The available answer can therefore depend on which tournament dictionary your game uses.
What is the highest-scoring word in this pattern?
WAVEOFF scores 19 Scrabble points, the highest total among these words. WYVERNS follows at 16, then WAVICLE at 15. Those are base tile scores; premium squares can raise a play’s total.
Do most matching words start with WAV?
Yes. Eight of the 10 matches start with WAV, including WAVERED, WAVELET, and WAVINGS. The two exceptions are WYVERNS and WIVERNS, so keep those alternatives in mind when the crossing letters rule out the larger group.

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