Words Containing AMBA

80 words contain AMBA anywhere. Scores range up to 26 points (CIRCUMAMBAGIOUS), averaging 14.8 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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A tropical tree of the genus Herminiera, with pithy wood.

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Plural of AMBACH.

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Evasive or ambiguous language; circumlocution.

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Plural of AMBAGE.

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Roundabout and verbose in speech or writing.

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Circumlocutory or periphrastic (obsolete).

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A Qing dynasty official governing a territory.

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Plural of AMBAN.

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Alternative form of ambaree, a type of howdah or fiber plant.

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Plural of AMBARY.

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Plural of AMBARI.

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A fiber plant, Hibiscus cannabinus, used for rope and paper.

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Diplomat of the highest rank representing one country to another.

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Relating to an ambassador.

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Plural of AMBASSADOR.

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The position or role of an ambassador.

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Plural of AMBASSADORSHIP.

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A female ambassador.

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Plural of AMBASSADRESS.

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Obsolete form of embassage, meaning a message or embassy.

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Plural of AMBASSAGE.

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Plural of AMBASSY.

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An obsolete spelling of embassy.

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A tropical African shrub used to make rafts.

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Plural of AMBATCH.

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Exclamation of surprise or dismay.

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Indirect or roundabout ways of speaking or writing.

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Using indirect or roundabout language.

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An outdoor party where seafood is cooked on hot stones covered with seaweed.

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Plural of CLAMBAKE.

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A herbicide used on crops to control broadleaf weeds.

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Plural of DICAMBA.

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A bass viol similar to a cello.

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A horse's leap, or a playful prank; both obsolete Scottish senses.

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Plural of GAMBADE.

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A protective leather gaiter on a saddle, or such gaiters in the plural.

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Past tense of GAMBADO.

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Plural of gambado.

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Present participle of GAMBADO.

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Plural of GAMBADO.

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Plural of GAMBA.

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A type of traditional African game.

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A Creole rice dish with meat, seafood, and vegetables.

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Plural of JAMBALAYA.

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Armor for the leg below the knee.

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Plural of JAMBART.

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A fast-paced Brazilian dance with close body contact.

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Plural of LAMBADA.

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To criticize severely or beat harshly.

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To criticize or beat severely.

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Past tense of LAMBAST.

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Third-person singular present tense of LAMBASTE.

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Present participle of LAMBAST.

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Third-person singular present tense of LAMBAST.

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A sweetgum tree or its resin.

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Plural of LIQUIDAMBAR.

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A venomous African tree snake.

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Plural of MAMBA.

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Plural of tambala.

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In ancient Greek music, the lowest note of the scale.

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How many words containing amba are there?

There are 80 words containing amba.

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What is the highest-scoring word contain AMBA anywhere?

CIRCUMAMBAGIOUS scores 26 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.