Words Containing HELL

231 words contain HELL anywhere. Scores range up to 32 points (ZOOXANTHELLAE), averaging 16.1 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 protective shell around a spacecraft during atmospheric flight.

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Plural of AEROSHELL.

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An outdoor stage with a curved shell-like roof for performances.

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Plural of BANDSHELL.

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The main outer structure of a vehicle.

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Plural of BODYSHELL.

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A shocking or surprising event or piece of news.

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Plural of BOMBSHELL.

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Past tense of BUSHEL.

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Agent noun of BUSHEL.

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Plural of BUSHELLER.

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Present participle of BUSHEL.

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Plural of BUSHELLING.

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To complain or grumble persistently.

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Plural of CHELLUP.

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The hinged shell of a clam, or a similar two-part hinged object.

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Plural of CLAMSHELL.

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The shell of a cockle, or a small frail boat.

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Plural of COCKLESHELL.

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A protective covering or shell that lasts a day.

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Plural of DAYSHELL.

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An obsolete term for a thrush-like bird.

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Plural of DRATCHELL.

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A type of diffraction grating stepped like a staircase.

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Plural of ECHELLE.

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The hard outer covering of a bird's egg.

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Plural of EGGSHELL.

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To enclose or cover with a shell.

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Past tense of ENSHELL.

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Present participle of ENSHELL.

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Third-person singular present tense of ENSHELL.

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Having a tough outer shell.

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Past tense and past participle of hatchel.

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Alternative form of hatcheler.

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Plural of HATCHELLER.

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Present participle of hatchel; combing flax.

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A place of torment where sinners are believed to go after death.

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Extremely difficult, unpleasant, or remarkable.

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In a hellacious manner; extremely.

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A large aquatic salamander of North America.

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Plural of HELLBENDER.

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Determined to achieve something at any cost.

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A receptacle for discarded metal type in printing.

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Plural of HELLBOX.

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A brew used in black magic.

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Plural of HELLBROTH.

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A spiteful or violent woman.

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Plural of HELLCAT.

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A dive bomber used in World War II.

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Plural of HELLDIVER.

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Any plant of the genus Helleborus, often with toxic roots.

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Plural of HELLEBORE.

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Any of various orchids in the genera Epipactis or Cephalanthera.

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Plural of HELLEBORINE.

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Past tense of HELL.

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The process of adopting or spreading Greek culture.

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Plural of HELLENISATION.

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To make Greek in character or language.

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Past tense of HELLENISE.

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Third-person singular present tense of HELLENISE.

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How many words containing hell are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain HELL anywhere?

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