Words Containing DEX

118 words contain DEX anywhere. Scores range up to 32 points (DEXAMPHETAMINES), averaging 19.8 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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Person who is ambidextrous.

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Plural of AMBIDEXTERITY.

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Skill with both hands equally.

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Misspelling of ambidextrous.

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Plural of AMBIDEXTER.

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Able to use both hands equally well.

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Using both hands with equal ease.

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The woody stem of a palm or tree fern.

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Plural of CAUDEX.

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An ancient manuscript book, bound like a modern book.

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Plural of CODEX.

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A cyclic oligosaccharide of glucose units.

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Plural of CYCLODEXTRIN.

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To remove from an index or listing.

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The removal of index-linking from a monetary value.

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Plural of DEINDEXATION.

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Past tense of DEINDEX.

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Third-person singular present tense of DEINDEX.

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Present participle of DEINDEX.

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Dextroamphetamine or dexedrine.

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A synthetic corticosteroid used to treat inflammation and allergies.

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Plural of DEXAMETHASONE.

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Same as dextroamphetamine.

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Plural of DEXAMPHETAMINE.

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Plural of DEX.

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An anorectic drug withdrawn due to cardiovascular side effects.

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A tablet of the drug Dexedrine.

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Plural of DEXY.

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Having a right-handed spiral form.

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On the right side, especially from the bearer's viewpoint in heraldry.

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Plural of DEXTERITY.

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Skill and adroitness in using the hands.

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Skillful with one's hands.

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In a skillful and precise manner.

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Skill and ease in using the hands or mind.

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Plural of DEXTEROUSNESS.

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Plural of DEXTER.

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Toward the right side from the wearer's perspective.

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Relating to the right side or right-handedness.

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Plural of DEXTRALITY.

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Preference for using the right hand.

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Towards the right.

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Plural of DEXTRAL.

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A glucose polymer produced by bacteria, used medically and in chromatography.

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Enzyme that breaks down dextran by splitting its glucosidic bonds.

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Plural of DEXTRANASE.

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Plural of DEXTRAN.

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A starch-derived polysaccharide used as a thickener and adhesive.

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Dated form of dextrin.

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Plural of DEXTRINE.

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Plural of DEXTRIN.

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Turning to the right, especially in chemistry.

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A condition where the heart is located on the right side of the chest.

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A person with the heart located on the right side.

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Plural of DEXTROCARDIAC.

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Plural of DEXTROCARDIA.

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The natural form of glucose found in honey and fruits.

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Plural of DEXTROGLUCOSE.

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Rotating plane-polarized light to the right; dextrorotatory.

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Rotating plane-polarized light to the right.

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How many words containing dex are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain DEX anywhere?

DEXAMPHETAMINES scores 32 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.