Words Starting With HELL

76 words start with HELL. Scores range up to 26 points (HELLENIZATIONS), averaging 15 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 place of torment where sinners are believed to go after death.

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Extremely difficult, unpleasant, or remarkable.

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In a hellacious manner; extremely.

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A large aquatic salamander of North America.

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Definition

Plural of HELLBENDER.

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Determined to achieve something at any cost.

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A receptacle for discarded metal type in printing.

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Plural of HELLBOX.

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A brew used in black magic.

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Plural of HELLBROTH.

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A spiteful or violent woman.

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Plural of HELLCAT.

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A dive bomber used in World War II.

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Plural of HELLDIVER.

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Any plant of the genus Helleborus, often with toxic roots.

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Plural of HELLEBORE.

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Any of various orchids in the genera Epipactis or Cephalanthera.

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Plural of HELLEBORINE.

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Past tense of HELL.

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The process of adopting or spreading Greek culture.

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Plural of HELLENISATION.

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To make Greek in character or language.

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Past tense of HELLENISE.

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Third-person singular present tense of HELLENISE.

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Present participle of HELLENISE.

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The spread of Greek culture and influence.

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Plural of HELLENIZATION.

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To adopt or impart Greek culture, language, or customs.

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Past tense of HELLENIZE.

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Third-person singular present tense of HELLENIZE.

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Present participle of HELLENIZE.

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A mischievous or rowdy person, usually young.

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A Central American freshwater fish with a swordlike tail.

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Plural of HELLERY.

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Plural of HELLERI.

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Plural of HELLER.

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A kind of swordtail fish.

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The eternal fire of punishment in Hell.

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Plural of HELLFIRE.

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Definition

Variant spelling of hellgrammite.

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Plural of HELLGRAMITE.

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The aquatic larva of the dobsonfly, used as fish bait.

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Plural of HELLGRAMMITE.

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Definition

A place of extreme misery or suffering.

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Plural of HELLHOLE.

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A demonic dog from hell.

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Plural of HELLHOUND.

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A wild, reckless person.

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Plural of HELLICAT.

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One who covers roofs with tiles, slates, or thatch.

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Plural of HELLIER.

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Present participle of HELL.

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A rowdy or mischievous person, especially a child.

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Plural of HELLION.

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Extremely evil or cruel; befitting hell.

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In a hellish manner.

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The quality of being hellish.

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Plural of HELLISHNESS.

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A cruel and wicked person, like a devil.

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Plural of HELLKITE.

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How many words starting with hell are there?

There are 76 words starting with hell.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with HELL?

HELLENIZATIONS scores 26 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.