Words Containing HOIS

35 words contain HOIS anywhere. Scores range up to 18 points (BARACHOISES), averaging 12.8 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

35
Total Words
9
Unique Endings
12.8
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18
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Definition

A coastal lagoon separated from the sea by a sand bar.

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Definition

Plural of BARACHOIS.

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Definition

British spelling of echoize.

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Definition

Past tense of ECHOISE.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of ECHOISE.

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Definition

Present participle of ECHOISE.

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Definition

Forming words by imitating natural sounds.

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Definition

Plural of ECHOISM.

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Definition

One who blindly imitates others.

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Definition

Plural of ECHOIST.

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Definition

Plural of HOI.

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Definition

To hoist or raise up.

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Definition

Past tense of HOIS.

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Definition

Plural of HOIS.

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Definition

A sweet, spicy sauce used in Chinese cooking.

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Definition

Present participle of HOIS.

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Definition

Plural of HOISIN.

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Definition

To raise or haul up using mechanical means.

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Definition

Past tense of HOIST.

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Definition

Agent noun of HOIST.

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Definition

Plural of HOISTER.

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Definition

Present participle of HOIST.

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Definition

Plural of HOISTING.

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Definition

A person who operates hoisting machinery.

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Definition

Plural of hoistman.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of HOIST.

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Definition

A vertical shaft for an elevator or hoist.

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Definition

Plural of HOISTWAY.

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Definition

Exaggerated masculine pride or behavior.

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Definition

Plural of MACHOISM.

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Definition

Plural of PIHOIHOI.

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Definition

To hoist upward.

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Definition

Past tense of UPHOIST.

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Definition

Present participle of UPHOIST.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of UPHOIST.

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How many words containing hois are there?

There are 35 words containing hois.

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What is the highest-scoring word contain HOIS anywhere?

BARACHOISES scores 18 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.