Words Starting With HEADW

18 words start with HEADW. Scores range up to 22 points (HEADWORKERS), averaging 17.5 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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Total Words
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17.5
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US VALID
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Definition

A waiter who supervises other waiters and manages seating.

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Definition

Plural of HEADWAITER.

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Definition

The highest cliff at the back of a glacial cirque.

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Definition

Plural of HEADWALL.

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Definition

Cutting backwards or upstream from the original source.

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Definition

Plural of HEADWARD.

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Definition

The source and initial part of a river or stream.

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Definition

Plural of HEADWATER.

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Definition

Forward progress or movement toward a goal.

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Definition

Plural of HEADWAY.

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Definition

A wind blowing directly against the direction of travel.

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Definition

Plural of HEADWIND.

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Definition

The word that begins a dictionary entry.

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Definition

Plural of HEADWORD.

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Definition

Mental or intellectual effort.

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Definition

A person who performs mental labor.

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Definition

Plural of HEADWORKER.

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Definition

Plural of HEADWORK.

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How many words starting with headw are there?

There are 18 words starting with headw.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with HEADW?

HEADWORKERS scores 22 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.