With VIR
2 words · highest scoring is viral at 8 points
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About 5 Letter Words With VIR
There are 2 five letter words containing VIR in our dictionary. The highest scoring is viral at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — VIRAL, VIRUS among them.
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5 Letter Words With VIR at a Glance
Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With VIR
- viral8
- virus8
Common 5 Letter Words With VIR
- viral8
- virus8
5 Letter Words With VIR Defined
- viralAdjective · 8 points
- of the nature of, caused by, or relating to a virus or viruses
- virusNoun · 8 points
- an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat, is too small to be seen by light microscopy, and is able to multiply only within the living cells of a host
5 Letter Words With VIR: Questions
How many five letter words containing VIR are there?
There are 2 five letter words containing VIR in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing VIR?
VIRAL is the highest scoring option at 8 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common five letter words containing VIR?
VIRAL, VIRUS are among the most familiar five letter words containing VIR. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these five letter words containing VIR 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.