Words Starting With ARCH

246 words start with ARCH. Scores range up to 32 points (ARCHAEOPTERYXES), averaging 19.3 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 curved structural support spanning an opening.

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Plural of archaeon; single-celled microorganisms distinct from bacteria.

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Relating to the single-celled organisms called archaea.

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Relating to the earliest geologic eon, before 2.5 billion years ago.

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Plural of ARCHAEAN.

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Ancient microorganisms distinct from bacteria.

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Primitive microorganism in the kingdom Archaea.

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Plural of archaeus; an archaic term for a vital principle.

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Plural of ARCHAEOBOTANY.

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Expert in archaeobotany.

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The study of plant remains from archaeological sites.

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Relating to the study of past human cultures through artifacts.

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Relating to archaeology or its findings.

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Plural of ARCHAEOLOGY.

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To practice archaeology.

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Past tense of ARCHAEOLOGISE.

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Plural of ARCHAEOLOGISE.

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Present participle of ARCHAEOLOGISE.

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A person who studies past human activity through artifacts.

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Plural of ARCHAEOLOGIST.

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To study or work in archaeology.

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Past tense of ARCHAEOLOGIZE.

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Third-person singular present tense of ARCHAEOLOGIZE.

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Present participle of ARCHAEOLOGIZE.

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Study of past human cultures through material remains.

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Relating to the application of scientific methods to archaeology.

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Plural of ARCHAEOMETRY.

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A specialist in archaeometry.

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Plural of ARCHAEOMETRIST.

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The application of scientific techniques to archaeological materials.

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A microorganism belonging to the domain Archaea.

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An extinct primitive bird from the Jurassic period.

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Plural of ARCHAEOPTERYX.

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An extinct primitive bird with teeth and long feathered tail.

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Plural of ARCHAEORNIS.

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Study of animal remains from archaeological sites.

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Variant spelling of archeus, vital spirit.

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Plural of ARCHAEZOOLOGY.

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The study of animal remains from archaeological sites.

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No longer in ordinary use, though still understood.

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Old-fashioned or archaic.

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In an old-fashioned or ancient style.

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An archaic expression or the use of such; a form of archaism.

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Plural of ARCHAICISM.

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To give an archaic character or style to.

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Past tense of ARCHAISE.

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Agent noun of ARCHAISE.

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Plural of ARCHAISER.

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Third-person singular present tense of ARCHAISE.

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Present participle of ARCHAISE.

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An old-fashioned word or style, or its use.

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Plural of ARCHAISM.

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One who studies or imitates archaic things.

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Imitative of an archaic style or manner.

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Plural of ARCHAIST.

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To make archaic or use archaic forms.

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Past tense of ARCHAIZE.

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Agent noun of ARCHAIZE.

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Plural of ARCHAIZER.

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Third-person singular present tense of ARCHAIZE.

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How many words starting with arch are there?

There are 246 words starting with arch.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with ARCH?

ARCHAEOPTERYXES scores 32 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.