Words Containing DRY

125 words contain DRY anywhere. Scores range up to 32 points (HAPHAZARDRY), averaging 15.5 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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Dry or thirsty.

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The art or tradition of composing and performing ballads.

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The state of being an illegitimate child.

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Lewd or obscene talk or writing.

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A place where bells are cast.

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A brand of antihistamine used for allergies.

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Plural of BENADRYL.

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The practice of being a brigand; robbery.

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The science or practice of making calendars, especially by calculating astronomical events.

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Lack of courage; cowardice.

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The practice or act of making someone a cuckold.

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The practice of having two husbands.

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The modern spiritual movement emphasizing nature and druid traditions.

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To remove moisture from; make dry.

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Capable of being dried.

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A tree spirit or wood nymph in Greek mythology.

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Plural of dryade, a wood nymph.

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Of or relating to dryads or wood nymphs.

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Plural of DRYAD.

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A plant of the genus Dryas, especially mountain avens.

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A dull, pedantic writer or speaker.

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Plural of DRYASDUST.

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To beat thoroughly while dry, as in laundering.

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Beaten while dry, without moisture.

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Present participle of DRYBEAT.

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Plural of DRYBEAT.

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An appliance that removes moisture from items.

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Plural of DRYER.

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Superlative form of DRY.

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Present participle of DRY.

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Plural of DRYING.

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Somewhat dry.

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Arid land, but not as dry as a desert.

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Plural of DRYLAND.

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An enclosure for fattening livestock, typically without vegetation.

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Plural of DRYLOT.

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In a dry, humorous, or matter-of-fact manner.

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A condition of a dry mouth.

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Plural of DRYMOUTH.

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The state of lacking moisture.

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Plural of DRYNESS.

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A fossil primate thought to be ancestral to apes and humans.

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Plural of DRYOPITHECINE.

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An intaglio printmaking technique using a sharp point.

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Plural of DRYPOINT.

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Plural of dry; people or places lacking moisture.

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A historical dealer in chemical products and preserved foods.

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Plural of DRYSALTERY.

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Plural of DRYSALTER.

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The trade or goods of a drysalter.

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Built without mortar, as in dry-stone walls.

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A waterproof suit that keeps the wearer dry underwater.

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Plural of DRYSUIT.

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A sheet of gypsum plaster between paper layers used for interior walls and ceilings.

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Past tense of DRYWALL.

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Agent noun of DRYWALL.

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Plural of DRYWALLER.

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Present participle of DRYWALL.

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Plural of DRYWALLING.

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Plural of DRYWALL.

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