Step into the wa words spelling zone. These words are tailored to support your spelling journey. Have you tried our spelling games and printable spelling lists yet?
After w the short sound /o/ is usually spelled with the letter a.
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wad |
He had a wad of notes in his wallet.
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wand |
Harry Potter had a magic wand.
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want |
All the crews wanted to win the sailing race.
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was |
There was great relief at the rescue.
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wash |
This washing machine is the latest model.
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wasp |
Walter was stung by a wasp.
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watch |
What is the value of this old watch?
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what |
What are you wearing that hat for?
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wander |
I wandered through the empty streets.
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wallet |
He has a wallet full of $100 bills.
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warrant |
The police had a warrant to search the house.
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swab |
Clean the cut with a swab.
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swamp |
Don't fall in the muddy swamp.
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swan |
The swan got stuck in the swamp.
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swap |
Will you swap some of your cards for mine?
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swat |
Swat that wasp before it stings me.
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swallow |
A swallow was flying up above.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 6. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?
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