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

wreck The wreck of the speedboat is submerged in the lake.
wren The wren is one of the smallest birds in Britain.
wrestle We saw the policeman wrestle the burglar to the ground.
wretch My cold made me feel like a wretch.
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 He was reluctant to answer my question.
sword The sword was very sharp.

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

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wreck
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wreck
wren
wrestle
wretch
wriggle
wrinkle
wrist
writhe
wrong
wrought
write
answer
sword

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