Words Containing NW — English Word List
Every English word containing "NW". Filter by length, prefix, or suffix for Scrabble, crosswords, and word games.
7 words found10 Letter Words(3)
cottonwood16nationwide14unwinnable15
9 Letter Words(1)
meanwhile17
8 Letter Words(2)
downward16unwashed15
6 Letter Words(1)
runway12
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About These Words
Of the 7 matching words, the most common length is 10 letters (3 words, 43% of results).
The shortest word is runway.
The longest results are cottonwood, nationwide, unwinnable at 10 letters each.
Length distribution
6 letters
1 (14%)
8 letters
2 (29%)
9 letters
1 (14%)
10 letters
3 (43%)
Scrabble scores (shortest words)
runway 12pts
Frequently Asked Questions
How many English words contain "NW"?
There are 7 English words that contain "NW". Some examples include: runway, downward, unwashed, meanwhile, cottonwood.
What are some short words containing "NW"?
Some of the shortest words containing "NW" are: runway, downward, unwashed, meanwhile, cottonwood, nationwide, unwinnable.
Are words containing "NW" good for Scrabble?
Words containing "NW" vary in Scrabble value depending on the letters involved. High-value letters like Q, Z, X, and J score more points.