Words Containing WAS

349 words contain WAS anywhere. Scores range up to 29 points (SWASHBUCKLINGS), averaging 16.2 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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Saturated or stained with ale, typically as a result of heavy drinking.

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Covered with water.

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The water or air pushed backward by a boat or propeller.

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Definition

Past tense of BACKWASH.

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Plural of BACKWASH.

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Present participle of BACKWASH.

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A laundry service returning clothes undried in a bag.

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Plural of BAGWASH.

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Plural of BAKLAWA.

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Waste of biological origin.

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Plural of BIOWASTE.

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A liquid used to blacken a surface.

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Past tense of BLACKWASH.

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Plural of BLACKWASH.

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Present participle of BLACKWASH.

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A liquid soap for washing the body.

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Plural of BODYWASH.

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Forcefully indoctrinate someone to change beliefs.

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Past tense of BRAINWASH.

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Agent noun of BRAINWASH.

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Plural of BRAINWASHER.

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Third-person singular present tense of BRAINWASH.

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Present participle of BRAINWASH.

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Plural of BRAINWASHING.

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Plural of BUSHWA.

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A place or machine for washing cars.

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Plural of CARWASH.

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A diluted paint for walls.

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Past tense of COLORWASH.

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Plural of COLORWASH.

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Present participle of COLORWASH.

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A colored distemper paint.

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Past tense of COLOURWASH.

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Plural of COLOURWASH.

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Present participle of COLOURWASH.

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A machine for washing dishes.

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Plural of DISHWASHER.

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The act of washing dishes.

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Plural of DISHWASHING.

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The downward airflow caused by an aircraft wing or rotor.

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Plural of DOWNWASH.

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A gentleman of the Scottish Highlands.

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Plural of DUNIEWASSAL.

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A gentleman of the Scottish Highlands.

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Plural of DUNIWASSAL.

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A gentleman of secondary rank in the Scottish Highlands.

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Plural of DUNNIEWASSAL.

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A beaten egg mixture brushed on pastry before baking.

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Plural of EGGWASH.

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A liquid used to clean or soothe the eyes.

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Plural of EYEWASH.

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Plural of FATWA.

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Plural of FETWA.

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A painting style using solid colors without outlines.

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Plural of FLATWASH.

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To waste completely; to lay waste or devastate.

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Past tense of FORWASTE.

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Third-person singular present tense of FORWASTE.

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Present participle of FORWASTE.

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Definition

A lizard of the genus Celestus.

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SWASHBUCKLINGS scores 29 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.