With AS
115 words · highest scoring is backlash at 19 points
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About 8 Letter Words With AS
There are 115 eight letter words containing AS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is backlash at 19 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 115 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — ABRASIVE, CRASHING, PANCREAS among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.
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8 Letter Words With AS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With AS
- backlash19
- whiplash19
- chastity16
- classify16
- showcase16
- assembly15
- cashmere15
- emphasis15
Common 8 Letter Words With AS
- abrasive13
- assorted9
- boasting11
- dilemmas13
- formulas13
- militias10
- pheasant13
- showcase16
8 Letter Words With AS Defined
- abrasiveAdjective · 13 points
- (of a substance or material) capable of polishing or cleaning a hard surface by rubbing or grinding
- backlashNoun · 19 points
- a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development
- crashingVerb · 14 points
- (of a vehicle) collide violently with an obstacle or another vehicle
- formulasNoun · 13 points
- a mathematical relationship or rule expressed in symbols
- pancreasNoun · 12 points
- a large gland behind the stomach which secretes digestive enzymes into the duodenum. Embedded in the pancreas are the islets of Langerhans, which secrete into the blood the hormones insulin and glucagon
- releasedVerb · 9 points
- allow or enable to escape from confinement; set free
8 Letter Words With AS: Questions
How many eight letter words containing AS are there?
There are 115 eight letter words containing AS in our dictionary, and 115 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing AS?
BACKLASH is the highest scoring option at 19 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing AS?
ABRASIVE, CRASHING, PANCREAS are among the most familiar eight letter words containing AS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing AS 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.