Words Starting With POOR

25 words start with POOR. Scores range up to 20 points (POORBOXES), averaging 12.5 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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US VALID
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Definition

Having little money or few possessions.

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Definition

A box for alms or charitable donations.

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Definition

Plural of POORBOX.

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Definition

Comparative form of POOR.

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Definition

Superlative form of POOR.

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Definition

A public institution for housing the poor.

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Definition

Plural of POORHOUSE.

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Definition

A type of unleavened Indian bread, deep-fried and puffy.

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Definition

Plural of POORI.

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Definition

Somewhat poor; rather lacking in money.

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Definition

In a more inferior or inadequate state.

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Definition

Most poorly; most ill or unwell.

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Definition

In poor health; ill or unwell.

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Definition

To claim to be poor.

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Definition

Past tense of POORMOUTH.

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Definition

Present participle of POORMOUTH.

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Definition

Third-person singular present tense of POORMOUTH.

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Definition

The state of being poor or lacking in quality or quantity.

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Definition

Plural of POORNESS.

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Definition

A mountain pass in South Africa.

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Definition

Poverty, especially in Scots usage.

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Definition

Plural of POORTITH.

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Definition

Plural of POORT.

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Definition

A small nightjar of western North America.

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US VALID
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Definition

Plural of POORWILL.

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How many words starting with poor are there?

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POORBOXES scores 20 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.