Words Containing WAS — English Word List
Every English word containing "WAS". Filter by length, prefix, or suffix for Scrabble, crosswords, and word games.
11 words found10 Letter Words(1)
wastepaper17
9 Letter Words(1)
washboard18
8 Letter Words(1)
unwashed15
7 Letter Words(2)
washing14wasting11
6 Letter Words(3)
washed13wasted10wastes9
5 Letter Words(1)
waste8
4 Letter Words(1)
wash10
3 Letter Words(1)
was6
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About These Words
Of the 11 matching words, the most common length is 6 letters (3 words, 27% of results).
The shortest word is was.
The longest results are wastepaper at 10 letters each.
Length distribution
3 letters
1 (9%)
4 letters
1 (9%)
5 letters
1 (9%)
6 letters
3 (27%)
7 letters
2 (18%)
8 letters
1 (9%)
9 letters
1 (9%)
10 letters
1 (9%)
Scrabble scores (shortest words)
was 6pts
Frequently Asked Questions
How many English words contain "WAS"?
There are 11 English words that contain "WAS". Some examples include: was, wash, waste, washed, wasted.
What are some short words containing "WAS"?
Some of the shortest words containing "WAS" are: was, wash, waste, washed, wasted, wastes, washing, wasting.
Are words containing "WAS" good for Scrabble?
Words containing "WAS" vary in Scrabble value depending on the letters involved. High-value letters like Q, Z, X, and J score more points.