With LAU
8 words · highest scoring is launched at 14 points
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About 8 Letter Words With LAU
There are 8 eight letter words containing LAU in our dictionary. The highest scoring is launched at 14 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 8 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — APPLAUSE, LAUGHING, LAUNCHER 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.
For a wider net, try Words With LAU, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words With LAU at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With LAU
- launched14
- glaucoma13
- laughing13
- launcher13
- launches13
- applause12
- laughter12
- laureate8
Common 8 Letter Words With LAU
- applause12
- glaucoma13
- laughing13
- laughter12
- launched14
- launcher13
- launches13
- laureate8
8 Letter Words With LAU Defined
- applauseNoun · 12 points
- approval or praise expressed by clapping
- glaucomaNoun · 13 points
- a condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing gradual loss of sight
- laughingVerb · 13 points
- make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of lively amusement and sometimes also of derision
- launchedVerb · 14 points
- set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water
- launcherNoun · 13 points
- a structure that holds a rocket or missile, typically one used as a weapon, during launching
- launchesVerb · 13 points
- set (a boat) in motion by pushing it or allowing it to roll into the water
8 Letter Words With LAU: Questions
How many eight letter words containing LAU are there?
There are 8 eight letter words containing LAU in our dictionary, and 8 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing LAU?
LAUNCHED is the highest scoring option at 14 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing LAU?
APPLAUSE, LAUGHING, LAUNCHER are among the most familiar eight letter words containing LAU. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing LAU 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.