Words Starting With HOU

195 words start with HOU. Scores range up to 29 points (HOUSEWIFESKEPS), averaging 15.9 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 canopied seat on the back of an elephant or camel.

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Plural of HOUDAH.

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A breed of chicken with a butterfly-shaped comb and five toes.

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Definition

Plural of HOUDAN.

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A shelter or lodging, especially for travelers.

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Past tense of HOUF.

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A surname.

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Past tense of HOUFF.

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Present participle of HOUFF.

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Plural of HOUFF.

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Present participle of HOUF.

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Plural of HOUF.

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The joint in the leg of an animal that corresponds to the human knee or ankle.

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Past tense of HOUGH.

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Present participle of HOUGH.

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Sexual intercourse, especially fornication; also childbearing.

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Plural of HOUGHMAGANDIE.

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Plural of HOUGH.

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A New Zealand tree or shrub of the genus Hoheria.

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Plural of HOUHERE.

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A Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas, tahini, and lemon.

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Plural of HOUMMOS.

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A Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas and tahini.

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Plural of HOUMOUS.

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Alternative spelling of hummus.

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Plural of HOUMUS.

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A dog of a breed used for hunting, often with drooping ears.

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Past tense of HOUND.

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Agent noun of HOUND.

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Plural of HOUNDER.

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A large gamefish of the needlefish family.

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Plural of HOUNDFISH.

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Present participle of HOUND.

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Plural of HOUND.

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A checked pattern with broken checks, often in black and white.

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Plural of HOUNDSTOOTH.

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A male voodoo priest.

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Plural of HOUNGAN.

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A unit of time equal to sixty minutes.

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A device with two glass bulbs that measures time by sand flow.

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Plural of HOURGLASS.

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In Islamic belief, a beautiful virgin companion awaiting the faithful in paradise.

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Plural of HOURI.

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Plural of HOURLY.

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Lasting for an hour.

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Occurring every hour.

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The face of a clock where hours are shown.

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Definition

Plural of HOURPLATE.

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Plural of HOUR.

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A structure built for people to live in, typically a home for a family.

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A boat designed for use as a dwelling.

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Definition

One who lives on a houseboat.

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Plural of HOUSEBOATER.

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Present participle of HOUSEBOAT.

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Plural of HOUSEBOATING.

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Plural of HOUSEBOAT.

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Confined to one's home, typically due to illness or disability.

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A male domestic servant, especially in former colonial contexts.

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Plural of HOUSEBOY.

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To train a pet to relieve itself only in designated areas indoors.

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