Words Starting With PLAIN

41 words start with PLAIN. Scores range up to 24 points (PLAINCLOTHESMAN), averaging 14.5 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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Simple and without decoration or adornment.

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An obsolete term for someone who complains or is a plaintiff.

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Plural of PLAINANT.

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Unaccompanied liturgical singing in a single melodic line.

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Plural of PLAINCHANT.

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Ordinary civilian clothes as opposed to a uniform.

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A police officer who wears civilian clothing while on duty.

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Plural of plainclothesman; police officers in civilian attire.

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Past tense of PLAIN.

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More plain in appearance or manner.

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Superlative form of PLAIN.

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Full of lamentation or complaint.

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Present participle of PLAIN.

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Plural of PLAINING.

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Somewhat plain or ordinary in appearance.

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In a clear and obvious manner.

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The quality of being ordinary or unadorned.

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Plural of PLAINNESS.

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Plural of PLAIN.

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A person who lives on the plains, especially in North America.

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Plural of plainsman.

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Unaccompanied liturgical chant in unison, as in Gregorian chant.

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Plural of PLAINSONG.

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Speaking or expressed in a direct, blunt manner.

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The quality of speaking directly and frankly.

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Scottish term for flagstones or a paved pavement.

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Flagstones or paving stones, especially in a pavement.

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A formal complaint or accusation in court.

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Readable data before encryption.

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Plural of PLAINTEXT.

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Expressing sorrow or complaint.

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The person who brings a lawsuit in court.

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Plural of PLAINTIFF.

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Sounding sad or mournful.

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In a sad, mournful, or sorrowful manner.

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The quality of being mournfully sorrowful.

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Plural of PLAINTIVENESS.

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Making no complaint; uncomplaining.

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Plural of PLAINT.

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Definition

Basic or simple needlework.

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Definition

Plural of PLAINWORK.

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How many words starting with plain are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word start with PLAIN?

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