Words Containing RIO

858 words contain RIO anywhere. Scores range up to 35 points (QUINQUEFARIOUS), averaging 14.9 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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An acroterium.

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An instrument measuring atmospheric temperature differences.

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Plural of AETHRIOSCOPE.

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Plural of AGRIOLOGY.

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The comparative study of primitive cultures.

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A heraldic eagle shown without beak or feet.

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Plural of ALERION.

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Variant spelling of alerion, a heraldic eagle.

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Plural of ALLERION.

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Having a form not determined by its crystalline structure.

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Pertaining to love or lovemaking (obsolete).

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Situated at the front.

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Plural of ANTERIORITY.

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The state of being earlier in time.

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In a position toward the front or before in time.

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Preventing the formation of cavities.

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Preventing regular recurrence of symptoms.

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Plural of ANTIPERIODIC.

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Intended to prevent or quell riots.

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Not occurring at regular intervals.

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Without a regular period or pattern.

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Plural of APERIODICITY.

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The quality or state of not being periodic or regular.

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The view that some knowledge is derived logically from principles.

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Plural of APRIORISM.

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A believer in apriorism.

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Plural of APRIORIST.

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Plural of APRIORITY.

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The quality of being known a priori.

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A short-grain Italian rice used for risotto.

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Plural of ARBORIO.

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Melodic and song-like, especially in music.

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Plural of arioso.

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A short, melodic recitative in opera or oratorio.

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Plural of ARIOSO.

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Engaged in or characterized by rioting or disorderly behavior.

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An X-ray image of an artery after injecting a contrast agent.

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Plural of ARTERIOGRAM.

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Relating to arteriography.

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Plural of ARTERIOGRAPHY.

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X-ray imaging of arteries after injecting a contrast medium.

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Relating to or involving arterioles.

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A small branch of an artery leading to capillaries.

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Plural of ARTERIOLE.

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Plural of ARTERIOTOMY.

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Surgical incision into an artery, historically for bloodletting.

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Relating to both arteries and veins.

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Alternative spelling of bactericidal; destroying bacteria.

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An alternative form of bactericide.

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Plural of BACTERIOCIDE.

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Protein toxin produced by bacteria to kill related bacteria.

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Plural of BACTERIOCIN.

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Resembling bacteria.

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Plural of BACTERIOID.

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Relating to bacteriology, the study of bacteria.

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Relating to bacteriology.

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Plural of BACTERIOLOGY.

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A biologist specializing in bacteria.

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Plural of BACTERIOLOGIST.

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The scientific study of bacteria.

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QUINQUEFARIOUS scores 35 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.