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Unit 06. Short vowels e.g. e or ea? o or u?

Spelling Word List: wa words

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Look	wand
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Look	want
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Look	was
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Look	wash
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Look	wasp
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Look	watch
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Look	what
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Look	wander
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Look	wallet
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Look	warrant
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Look	swab
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Look	swamp
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Look	swan
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Look	swap
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Look	swat
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Look	swallow
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wad

wand

want

was

wash

wasp

watch

what

wander

wallet

warrant

swab

swamp

swan

swap

swat

swallow

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About This Spelling List: wa words

Welcome to our guide on wa words, where the letter a follows w to create the short /o/ sound. These common words, from was to wand and swamp to watch, showcase this unique spelling pattern and are easy to learn with practice. Discover useful examples and tips here to help you remember and recognise wa words in everyday English.

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