Words Containing PSTA

45 words contain PSTA anywhere. Scores range up to 24 points (WHIPSTAFFS), averaging 13.6 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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Definition

A vertical rotating machine used to wind ropes or cables.

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Definition

Plural of CAPSTAN.

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Definition

A stand or holder designed to support a lamp.

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Definition

Plural of LAMPSTAND.

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Definition

A stake to keep soup from boiling over.

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Definition

A lottery or prize draw where money paid by entrants forms the prize.

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Definition

Plural of SWEEPSTAKE.

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Definition

A sweepstake or lottery.

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Definition

A metal-tipped staff carried as a symbol of office by officials.

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Definition

Plural of TIPSTAFF.

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Definition

Plural of tipstaff.

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Definition

The rear part of a stage.

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Definition

Past tense of UPSTAGE.

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Definition

An actor who draws attention away from others by moving upstage.

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Definition

Plural of UPSTAGER.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of UPSTAGE.

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Definition

Present participle of UPSTAGE.

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Definition

Located on an upper floor.

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Definition

Plural of UPSTAIR.

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Definition

To stand up; arise.

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Definition

Present participle of UPSTAND.

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Definition

The quality of being honest and respectable.

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Definition

Plural of UPSTAND.

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Definition

To stand erect or on end; bristle.

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Definition

Past tense of UPSTARE.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of UPSTARE.

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Definition

Present participle of UPSTARE.

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Definition

A person who has risen suddenly in status but lacks social acceptance.

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Definition

Past tense of UPSTART.

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Definition

Present participle of UPSTART.

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Definition

Plural of UPSTART.

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Definition

In or toward the northern part of a state.

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Definition

Comparative form of UPSTATE.

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Definition

Plural of UPSTATER.

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Definition

Plural of UPSTATE.

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Definition

Sustain or support.

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Definition

Past tense of UPSTAY.

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Definition

Present participle of UPSTAY.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of UPSTAY.

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Definition

A lever attached to the tiller for steering a ship.

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Definition

Plural of WHIPSTAFF.

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Definition

An aircraft stall from a near-vertical climb, with a backward slip.

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Definition

Past tense of WHIPSTALL.

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Definition

Present participle of WHIPSTALL.

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Definition

Plural of WHIPSTALL.

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How many words containing psta are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain PSTA anywhere?

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