Words Containing LEUS
39 words contain LEUS anywhere. Scores range up to 23 points (PROCELEUSMATICS), averaging 13.9 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.
A sharp spine or sting.
Any of various mint plants with colorful leaves.
Plural of COLEUS.
A blockage of the intestine due to failure of peristalsis.
Plural of ILEUS.
Plural of keratomileusis.
Surgery reshaping the cornea to correct refractive error.
A structure in some protozoans associated with locomotion.
Plural of KINETONUCLEUS.
Larger nucleus in ciliates controlling cell functions.
Plural of MACRONUCLEUS.
The hammer-shaped bone in the middle ear.
Plural of MALLEUS.
A fashionable French woman in the late 1700s with extravagant dress.
Plural of MERVEILLEUSE.
A small nucleus, especially the smaller reproductive nucleus of ciliates.
Plural of MICRONUCLEUS.
A multi-barreled rapid-fire gun used historically.
Plural of MITRAILLEUSE.
The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.
Plural of NUCLEUS.
A woman who uses petroleum, especially for arson or rebellion.
Plural of PETROLEUSE.
The cap of a mushroom.
Organisms that float on the surface of water.
Relating to organisms that float on or near the surface.
Plural of PLEUSTON.
A metrical foot of four short syllables.
Plural of PROCELEUSMATIC.
Either of the haploid nuclei that fuse during fertilization.
Plural of PRONUCLEUS.
A female performer who whistles artistically.
Plural of SIFFLEUSE.
A flat calf muscle beneath the gastrocnemius.
Plural of SOLEUS.
A secondary nucleus of neurons.
Plural of SUBNUCLEUS.
A shaded night-lamp.
Plural of VEILLEUSE.
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PROCELEUSMATICS scores 23 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.