Words Containing LEAD

137 words contain LEAD anywhere. Scores range up to 24 points (TETRAMETHYLLEAD), averaging 13.1 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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The leader of a band of musicians.

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Plural of BANDLEADER.

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To cover or polish with graphite.

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Past tense of BLACKLEAD.

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Present participle of BLACKLEAD.

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Third-person singular present tense of BLACKLEAD.

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To lead cheers or cheer on a team.

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Agent noun of CHEERLEAD.

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Plural of CHEERLEADER.

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Present participle of CHEERLEAD.

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Plural of CHEERLEADING.

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Third-person singular present tense of CHEERLEAD.

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One of a group sharing a lead role.

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Agent noun of COLEAD.

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Plural of COLEADER.

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Present participle of COLEAD.

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Plural of COLEAD.

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To argue against or contradict a plea.

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Past tense of COUNTERPLEAD.

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Present participle of COUNTERPLEAD.

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Third-person singular present tense of COUNTERPLEAD.

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To remove lead from something.

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Past tense of DELEAD.

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Present participle of DELEAD.

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Third-person singular present tense of DELEAD.

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A device that guides a rope or cable to prevent chafing.

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A fitting that guides a line or cable with minimal friction.

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Plural of FAIRLEADER.

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Plural of FAIRLEAD.

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An Irish festival with music and dance competitions.

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Plural of FLEADH.

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Bring a legal action against someone.

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Inexcusable; not able to be defended or excused.

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Past tense of IMPLEAD.

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Agent noun of IMPLEAD.

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Plural of IMPLEADER.

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Present participle of IMPLEAD.

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Third-person singular present tense of IMPLEAD.

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To plead against each other in a legal suit.

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Past tense of INTERPLEAD.

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Agent noun of INTERPLEAD.

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Plural of INTERPLEADER.

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Present participle of INTERPLEAD.

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Third-person singular present tense of INTERPLEAD.

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A curve on a ballistic graph for calculating trajectories in moving-target fire.

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Plural of ISOLEAD.

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The first or foremost position or initiative.

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Able to be guided or led.

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Past tense of LEAD.

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Heavy, sluggish, or dull.

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Past tense of LEADEN.

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Present participle of LEADEN.

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In a manner resembling or suggestive of lead.

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The quality of being heavy, dull, or gray like lead.

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Plural of LEADENNESS.

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Third-person singular present tense of LEADEN.

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A person who guides or directs others.

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A display showing rankings of leaders in a competition.

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Plural of LEADERBOARD.

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A female leader, especially an autocratic or domineering one.

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How many words containing lead are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain LEAD anywhere?

TETRAMETHYLLEAD scores 24 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.