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Study the word list: Silent w words

In words starting with wr the letter w is silent. A few other words also have a silent w.

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wreck 		There is a rusty old wreck on the reef.
wren 		The wren is one of the smallest birds in Britain.
wrestle 		We saw the policeman wrestle the burglar to the ground.
wretch 		The poor man begged for money.
wriggle 		The cave explorers had to wriggle through the tunnel.
wrinkle 		Grandma says she has a new wrinkle every day.
wrist 		She wore a gold bangle on her wrist.
writhe 		We watched the poor animal writhe in agony.
wrong 		He would not accept that he was wrong.
wrought 		The old gate is made of wrought iron.
write 		Will you write to me when you go away?
answer 		Please write your answer in the box.
sword 		The sword was very sharp. *

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Learn about these words in Unit 22. Words with silent letters e.g. wrap, comb, sign, knight

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