5-letter words
ending in W.

14 common words, each with a short meaning. Use the filters to narrow them down, letter by letter.

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Common words · A–Z

aglow

Glowing with light or colour.

allow

To let something happen.

arrow

A pointed stick shot from a bow.

askew

Crooked or not straight.

below

Lower than something.

elbow

The joint in the middle of your arm.

macaw

A large colourful parrot.

renew

To make new or fresh again.

screw

A metal pin with a spiral ridge.

shrew

A tiny animal like a mouse.

straw

A thin tube for sipping drinks.

threw

Tossed something through the air.

throw

To toss something through the air.

widow

A woman whose husband has died.

Meanings are written for this site and checked against Merriam-Webster (4 November 2026). Words are in the ENABLE2K word list (public domain). More words ending in W, of every length ↗