With HL
8 words · highest scoring is phlox at 17 points
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About 5 Letter Words With HL
There are 8 five letter words containing HL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is phlox at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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5 Letter Words With HL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With HL
- phlox17
- muhly13
- kohls12
- buhls10
- shlep10
- shlub10
- dahls9
- uhlan8
5 Letter Words With HL Defined
- phloxNoun · 17 points
- a North American plant that typically has dense clusters of colourful scented flowers, widely grown as an alpine or border plant
- shlepVerb · 10 points
- haul or carry (something heavy or awkward)
- shlubNoun · 10 points
- a talentless, unattractive, or boorish person
5 Letter Words With HL: Questions
How many five letter words containing HL are there?
There are 8 five letter words containing HL in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing HL?
PHLOX is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing HL?
BUHLS, KOHLS, SHLEP are among the most familiar five letter words containing HL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing HL 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.