Words Starting With DREAD

24 words start with DREAD. Scores range up to 20 points (DREADLOCKED), averaging 14.3 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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Definition

Great fear or apprehension.

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Definition

Past tense of DREAD.

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Definition

One who fears or dreads.

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US INVALID
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Definition

Plural of DREADER.

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Definition

Superlative form of DREAD.

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Definition

Causing great fear or suffering; very bad.

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Definition

In a terrible or shocking manner; very badly.

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Definition

Extreme unpleasantness or the quality of being terrible.

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Definition

Plural of DREADFULNESS.

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Definition

Plural of DREADFUL.

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Definition

Present participle of DREAD.

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Definition

Feeling no fear or anxiety.

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Definition

In a fearless manner.

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Definition

The state of being fearless.

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Definition

Plural of DREADLESSNESS.

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Definition

A single rope-like strand of matted hair.

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Definition

Past tense of DREADLOCK.

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Definition

Plural of DREADLOCK.

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Definition

Dreadful; causing dread.

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Definition

Alternative spelling of dreadnought.

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Definition

Plural of DREADNAUGHT.

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Definition

A battleship with large guns of uniform caliber.

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Definition

Plural of DREADNOUGHT.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of DREAD.

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How many words starting with dread are there?

There are 24 words starting with dread.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with DREAD?

DREADLOCKED scores 20 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.