# wand vs wart

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### wand
*noun · IPA /wɒnd/ · frequency rank #15,735*
A hand-held narrow rod, usually used for pointing or instructing, or as a traditional emblem of authority.

### wart
*noun · IPA /wɔːt/ · frequency rank #38,680*
A type of deformed growth occurring on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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