Words Starting With WHELK

6 words start with WHELK. Scores range up to 19 points (WHELKIEST), averaging 17.5 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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Total Words
6
Unique Endings
17.5
Avg. Points
19
Max Points
5Letters
15Points
4
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4
H
1
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1
L
5
K
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Definition

A large edible marine snail with a spiral shell.

7Letters
18Points
4
W
4
H
1
E
1
L
5
K
1
E
2
D
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UK VALID
Definition

Past tense of WHELK.

8Letters
18Points
4
W
4
H
1
E
1
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5
K
1
I
1
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1
R
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Definition

More like or full of whelks.

9Letters
19Points
4
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4
H
1
E
1
L
5
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1
I
1
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1
S
1
T
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Definition

Most resembling or characteristic of a whelk.

6Letters
16Points
4
W
4
H
1
E
1
L
5
K
1
S
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Definition

Plural of WHELK.

6Letters
19Points
4
W
4
H
1
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1
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5
K
4
Y
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Definition

Having raised ridges or bumps.

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How many words starting with whelk are there?

There are 6 words starting with whelk.

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What is the highest-scoring word start with WHELK?

WHELKIEST scores 19 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.