Words with 'w' as the first letter that end with 're'

What is the biggest word you can assemble from the combination of letters specified?
'worcestershire' (14 letters)

Which word that starts with 'w' and ends with 're' is the most popular word in the dictionary?
Rating as the 34^th most common word, you will want to ensure you have 'were' in your repertoire.

How many words are there using this combination of letters?
It is possible to derive 42 words using this combination.

What word from this list is the most unusual?
Standing as our favorite weird word on this list is 'whilere'. According to the dictionary, 'whilere' means "A little while ago; recently; just now; erewhile. [Obs.] Helpeth me now as I did you whilere. Chaucer. He who, with all heaven's heraldry, whilere Entered the world. Milton.".

What is the highest number of points you could get in Scrabble from this list of words with 'w' as the first letter that end with 're'?
For a score of 16 points in Scrabble, you are able to use 'wayfare'.