Words Containing ACERB

20 words contain ACERB anywhere. Scores range up to 30 points (EXACERBESCENCES), averaging 18 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Total Words
10
Unique Endings
18
Avg. Points
30
Max Points
5Letters
9Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Sharp, bitter, or harsh in taste or tone.

8Letters
12Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

To make bitter or sour.

9Letters
14Points
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D
US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Past tense of ACERBATE.

9Letters
13Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Third-person singular present tense of ACERBATE.

10Letters
15Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Present participle of ACERBATE.

7Letters
11Points
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3
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1
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1
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Comparative form of ACERB.

8Letters
12Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Superlative form of ACERB.

7Letters
13Points
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3
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C
US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste.

11Letters
20Points
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3
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3
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Y
US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

In a sharp, bitter, or sarcastic manner.

10Letters
14Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of ACERBITY.

8Letters
15Points
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Y
US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Sourness or bitterness of taste.

10Letters
21Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

To make a problem or situation worse.

11Letters
23Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Past tense of EXACERBATE.

11Letters
22Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Third-person singular present tense of EXACERBATE.

12Letters
24Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Present participle of EXACERBATE.

12Letters
23Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

A worsening or aggravation of a condition or problem.

13Letters
24Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of EXACERBATION.

14Letters
29Points
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

A worsening, especially of a disease.

15Letters
30Points
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US INVALID
UK VALID
Definition

Plural of EXACERBESCENCE.

9Letters
15Points
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US VALID
UK VALID
Definition

Not sharp or bitter in tone.

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EXACERBESCENCES scores 30 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.