Words Starting With HOW

54 words start with HOW. Scores range up to 24 points (HOWITZERS), 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.

54
Total Words
13
Unique Endings
15.9
Avg. Points
24
Max Points
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Definition

In what way or manner; to what degree.

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Definition

However; nevertheless.

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Definition

Although; even though.

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Definition

A seat, usually canopied, for riding on an elephant or camel.

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Definition

Plural of HOWDAH.

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Definition

A midwife.

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Definition

Past tense of HOWDIE.

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Definition

Plural of HOWDY.

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Definition

An informal greeting meaning 'hello'.

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Definition

Present participle of HOWDY.

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Definition

A surname.

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Definition

Plural of HOWE.

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Definition

In spite of that; nevertheless.

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Definition

A place one frequents; a haunt.

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Definition

Past tense of HOWF.

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Definition

A favorite meeting place or haunt.

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Definition

Past tense of HOWFF.

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Definition

Present participle of HOWFF.

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Definition

Plural of HOWFF.

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Definition

Present participle of HOWF.

5Letters
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Definition

Plural of HOWF.

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Definition

A short cannon that fires shells at high angles.

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Definition

Plural of HOWITZER.

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Definition

To dig or dig up, especially by scratching or burrowing.

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Definition

Past tense of HOWK.

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Definition

Agent noun of HOWK.

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Definition

Plural of HOWKER.

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Definition

Present participle of HOWK.

5Letters
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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of HOWK.

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Definition

A long, loud, mournful cry, as of a wolf or dog.

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Definition

A high-pitched squeal from audio feedback.

9Letters
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Definition

Plural of HOWLBACK.

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Definition

Past tense of HOWL.

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Definition

Agent noun of HOWL.

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Definition

Plural of HOWLER.

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Definition

An owl, especially a young one.

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Definition

Plural of HOWLET.

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Definition

Present participle of HOWL.

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Definition

In a way that involves howling.

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Plural of HOWLING.

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Definition

Feedback squeal from a microphone near speakers.

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Definition

Plural of HOWLROUND.

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Definition

Plural of HOWL.

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Definition

Obsolete spelling of hour.

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Definition

Plural of HOWRE.

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Definition

Plural of HOW.

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Definition

In whatever manner or to whatever extent.

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Definition

In whatever way or to whatever degree.

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Definition

Nonstandard spelling of howsomedever.

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Definition

However; in whatever way.

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Definition

Scottish dish of roast chicken stuffed with oats.

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Definition

Plural of HOWTOWDIE.

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Definition

Cry used in cricket to appeal to the umpire.

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Definition

A greeting meaning 'hello' or 'what's up?'

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How many words starting with how are there?

There are 54 words starting with how.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with HOW?

HOWITZERS scores 24 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.