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In words starting with wr the letter w is silent. A few other words also have a silent w.
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wreck |
The wreck of the speedboat is submerged in the lake.
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wren |
The wren is one of the smallest birds in Britain.
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wrestle |
We saw the policeman wrestle the burglar to the ground.
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wretch |
My cold made me feel like a wretch.
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wriggle |
The cave explorers had to wriggle through the tunnel.
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wrinkle |
Grandma says she has a new wrinkle every day.
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wrist |
She wore a gold bangle on her wrist.
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writhe |
We watched the poor animal writhe in agony.
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wrong |
He would not accept that he was wrong.
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wrought |
The old gate is made of wrought iron.
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write |
Will you write to me when you go away?
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answer |
He was reluctant to answer my question.
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sword |
The sword was very sharp.
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Learn more about these words in the Spellzone Main Course: Unit 22. Words with silent letters e.g. wrap, comb, sign, knight
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Spelling Games: Silent w wordsChallenge yourself with spelling games and improve accuracy.
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Take a Spelling Test: Silent w wordsCheck your spelling accuracy with this test.
Printable Activities: Silent w wordsPractice offline by printing worksheets for these words.
Handwriting Practice: Silent w wordsPractice handwriting and spelling with interactive exercises.
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