With HOW
51 words, 5 of them common · highest scoring is showjump at 25 points
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About 8 Letter Words With HOW
There are 51 eight letter words containing HOW in our dictionary. The highest scoring is showjump at 25 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 5 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — SHOWCASE, SHOWDOWN, SHOWROOM 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 HOW at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With HOW
- showjump25
- chowchow24
- aquashow23
- howitzer23
- howlback22
- howffing21
- knowhows21
- chowdown20
Common 8 Letter Words With HOW
- showcase16
- showdown18
- showered15
- showroom16
- showtime16
8 Letter Words With HOW Defined
- showcaseNoun · 16 points
- a glass case used for displaying articles in a shop or museum
- showdownNoun · 18 points
- a final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute
- showeredVerb · 15 points
- (of a mass of small things) fall or be thrown in a shower
- showroomNoun · 16 points
- a room used to display goods for sale, such as appliances, cars, or furniture
- showtimeNoun · 16 points
- the time at which a play, film, or concert is scheduled to begin
8 Letter Words With HOW: Questions
How many eight letter words containing HOW are there?
There are 51 eight letter words containing HOW in our dictionary, and 5 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing HOW?
SHOWJUMP is the highest scoring option at 25 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing HOW?
SHOWCASE, SHOWDOWN, SHOWROOM are among the most familiar eight letter words containing HOW. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing HOW 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.