Words Containing DREAD
37 words contain DREAD anywhere. Scores range up to 20 points (DREADLOCKED), averaging 13.7 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.
To dread greatly.
Past tense of ADREAD.
Present participle of ADREAD.
Third-person singular present tense of ADREAD.
Great fear or apprehension.
Past tense of DREAD.
One who fears or dreads.
Plural of DREADER.
Superlative form of DREAD.
Causing great fear or suffering; very bad.
In a terrible or shocking manner; very badly.
Extreme unpleasantness or the quality of being terrible.
Plural of DREADFULNESS.
Plural of DREADFUL.
Present participle of DREAD.
Feeling no fear or anxiety.
In a fearless manner.
The state of being fearless.
Plural of DREADLESSNESS.
A single rope-like strand of matted hair.
Past tense of DREADLOCK.
Plural of DREADLOCK.
Dreadful; causing dread.
Alternative spelling of dreadnought.
Plural of DREADNAUGHT.
A battleship with large guns of uniform caliber.
Plural of DREADNOUGHT.
Third-person singular present tense of DREAD.
To fear greatly (obsolete).
Past tense of MISDREAD.
Present participle of MISDREAD.
Third-person singular present tense of MISDREAD.
Read quickly while maintaining comprehension.
Present participle of SPEEDREAD.
Third-person singular present tense of SPEEDREAD.
Not feared or dreaded.
Without fear or dread.
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DREADLOCKED scores 20 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.