Words Containing HOW

281 words contain HOW anywhere. Scores range up to 38 points (SHOWBIZZIEST), averaging 17.6 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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Occurring after a performance.

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Plural of AFTERSHOW.

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A public display of aircraft and aerial performances.

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Plural of AIRSHOW.

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In any way whatsoever.

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A performance of underwater dance and gymnastics.

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Plural of AQUASHOW.

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To howl at something or someone.

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Past tense of BEHOWL.

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Present participle of BEHOWL.

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Third-person singular present tense of BEHOWL.

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A nocturnal burrowing seabird from Bermuda.

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Plural of CAHOW.

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Food, especially a meal or snack.

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A mixed pickle or relish, often with vegetables and mustard.

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Plural of CHOWCHOW.

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A thick soup or stew, often made with seafood or clams.

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Past tense of CHOWDER.

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A foolish or stupid person.

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Past tense of CHOWDERHEAD.

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Plural of CHOWDERHEAD.

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Present participle of CHOWDER.

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Plural of CHOWDER.

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A hearty meal eaten quickly.

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Plural of CHOWDOWN.

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Past tense of CHOW.

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A person who loves food and eats a lot.

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Plural of CHOWHOUND.

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Present participle of CHOW.

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An intersection or roundabout.

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Alternative form of chaukidar.

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Plural of CHOWKIDAR.

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Plural of CHOWK.

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A whisk made from a yak's tail.

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Plural of CHOWRY.

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Plural of CHOWRI.

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A fly-whisk made from a yak's tail.

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Plural of CHOW.

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Obsolete spelling of chouse, meaning to cheat.

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Past tense of CHOWS.

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Plural of CHOWS.

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Present participle of CHOWS.

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Time for eating a meal.

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Plural of CHOWTIME.

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A traditional Arab sailing vessel with a lateen sail.

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Plural of DHOW.

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A competition where dogs are judged.

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Plural of DOGSHOW.

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A silent performance or gesture.

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Plural of DUMBSHOW.

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An expression of grief or regret.

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A series of performances at a nightclub or restaurant.

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Plural of FLOORSHOW.

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To show or predict in advance.

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Past tense of FORESHOW.

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Present participle of FORESHOW.

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Simple past and past participle of foreshow.

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Third-person singular present tense of FORESHOW.

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To despise or scorn.

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Past tense of FORHOW.

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