With LAS
12 words · highest scoring is backlash at 19 points
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About 8 Letter Words With LAS
There are 12 eight letter words containing LAS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is backlash at 19 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 12 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — BACKLASH, FLASHING, SLASHING 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 LAS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With LAS
- backlash19
- whiplash19
- classify16
- flashing15
- splashed14
- formulas13
- classics12
- plastics12
Common 8 Letter Words With LAS
- backlash19
- blasting11
- classify16
- flashing15
- gorillas9
- plastics12
- splashed14
- subclass12
8 Letter Words With LAS Defined
- backlashNoun · 19 points
- a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, especially to a social or political development
- classicsNoun · 12 points
- a work of art of recognized and established value
- flashingAdjective · 15 points
- shining in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way
- gorillasNoun · 9 points
- a powerfully built great ape with a large head and short neck, found in the forests of central Africa. It is the largest living primate
- slashingVerb · 12 points
- cut with a wide, sweeping movement, typically using a knife or sword
- subclassNoun · 12 points
- a secondary or subordinate class
8 Letter Words With LAS: Questions
How many eight letter words containing LAS are there?
There are 12 eight letter words containing LAS in our dictionary, and 12 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing LAS?
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 LAS?
BACKLASH, FLASHING, SLASHING are among the most familiar eight letter words containing LAS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing LAS 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.