Words Containing SIL

615 words contain SIL anywhere. Scores range up to 35 points (QUICKSILVERISH), averaging 13.7 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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A mineral where aluminum replaces some silicon, balanced by extra cations.

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Designed to intercept and destroy missiles.

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Plural of ANTIMISSILE.

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An aromatic herb with leaves used fresh or dried in cooking.

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Relating to or situated at a base.

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Relating to or located at the base.

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A language variety very different from the standard form.

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Plural of BASILECT.

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Royal or kingly; also relating to a basilica.

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An ancient Roman hall used for public assemblies.

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Plural form of basilica.

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Relating to a basilica; basilican.

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Of or resembling a basilica.

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Plural of BASILICA.

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An ointment reputed to have sovereign healing virtues.

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Plural of BASILICON.

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A mythical serpent or dragon whose glance is fatal.

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Plural of BASILISK.

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Plural of BASIL.

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In a blousy, loose, or puffy manner.

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In a slovenly or disheveled manner.

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A salt composed of boric and silicic acids.

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Plural of BOROSILICATE.

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In a bossy manner.

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A large South American country; Brazil.

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Variant of brazilein, a red dye compound from brazilwood.

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Plural of BRASILEIN.

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Alternative form of brazilin, a red dye from brazilwood.

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Plural of BRASILIN.

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Plural of BRASIL.

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In a brassy manner, with a bold or loud quality.

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In a busy manner; actively.

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In a manner reminiscent of cheese; cheaply sentimental.

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An alternative form of chessil, meaning gravel or shingle.

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Plural of CHESIL.

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In a selective or picky manner.

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Capable of being spread around or poured about.

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Splitting along a circumference with a lid-like top.

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In a stylish, elegant manner.

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In a clumsy, awkward manner.

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The agreement or convergence of evidence from different fields.

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Plural of CONSILIENCE.

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Of academic disciplines, exhibiting consilience.

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The fine silky threads at the tip of an ear of corn.

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Plural of CORNSILK.

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In a warm and comfortable manner.

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Strewn with small crosses in heraldry.

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A short course in Christian spirituality, typically a retreat.

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Plural of CURSILLO.

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In a clockwise direction.

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Plural of DEASIL.

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To remove silver from an alloy or backing from a mirror.

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Past tense of DESILVER.

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Present participle of DESILVER.

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Variant form of desilverization.

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Alternative form of desilverize.

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Past tense of DESILVERISE.

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Third-person singular present tense of DESILVERISE.

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Present participle of DESILVERISE.

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The process of removing silver from something.

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