Six-Letter Words Starting With V
223 wordsWith 223 six-letter words beginning with V, this is one of the most populated letter groups worth bookmarking. V is worth 4 points in Scrabble — a mid-range tile that rewards strategic placement on premium squares. Scroll through the list or use it as a reference during your next word game.
Updated August 2026
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Word lists are curated for the Word Challenge game and may not include every word in a standard dictionary.
Tips for Using These Words
- • Wordle: While Wordle uses five-letter words, these 6-letter words are useful for other word puzzle games. The letter V in the first position is a common pattern worth practising.
- • Scrabble: Look for high-value letters like Q, X, Z, or J in these words to maximise your Scrabble score. Aim for premium squares to boost your score.
- • Crosswords: Use the word list to find answers that fit your clue pattern. Words starting with V are common in crossword construction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many six-letter words starting with V are there?
- There are 223 six-letter words starting with the letter V in the Word Challenge word list — one of the most populated letter groups for this word length. Examples include vacant, vacate, vacuum, vagary, vagile.
- How can I use six-letter words starting with V in Wordle?
- When you've confirmed that V is in the first position of the Wordle answer, use this list to find valid guesses. Focus on words with common letters like E, A, R, S, and T to maximise your chances. Good starting guesses from this list include vacant and vacate.
- Are these six-letter words valid in Scrabble?
- The 223 six-letter words starting with the letter V on this page come from the Word Challenge word list and are suitable for Scrabble, Wordle, and other word games. The letter V is worth 4 points in Scrabble. They can be played directly or used to extend existing words on the board.
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