With SHELLS
8 words · highest scoring is shellshock at 22 points
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About 10 Letter Words With SHELLS
There are 8 ten letter words containing SHELLS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is shellshock at 22 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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10 Letter Words With SHELLS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 10 Letter Words With SHELLS
- shellshock22
- bodyshells19
- bombshells19
- clamshells17
- lampshells17
- bandshells16
- softshells16
- aeroshells13
10 Letter Words With SHELLS Defined
- shellshockNoun · 22 points
- a condition with psychological and psychosomatic symptoms resulting from exposure to active warfare, first identified in soldiers undergoing bombardment in the trenches in the First World War. Shell shock would now be regarded as a form of post-traumatic stress disorder
- bodyshellsNoun · 19 points
- the metal frame of a motor or railway vehicle, to which the panels are attached
- bombshellsNoun · 19 points
- an unexpected and surprising event, especially an unpleasant one
- bandshellsNoun · 16 points
- a bandstand in the form of a large concave shell with special acoustic properties
- softshellsNoun · 16 points
- a freshwater turtle with a flattened leathery shell, native to Asia, Africa, and North America
10 Letter Words With SHELLS: Questions
How many ten letter words containing SHELLS are there?
There are 8 ten letter words containing SHELLS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among ten letter words containing SHELLS?
SHELLSHOCK is the highest scoring option at 22 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common ten letter words containing SHELLS?
AEROSHELLS, BODYSHELLS, LAMPSHELLS are among the most familiar ten letter words containing SHELLS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these ten letter words containing SHELLS valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.