With NSE
112 words, 16 of them common · highest scoring is expensed at 18 points
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About 8 Letter Words With NSE
There are 112 eight letter words containing NSE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is expensed at 18 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 16 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — CLEANSER, EXPENSES, LICENSES 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 NSE, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words With NSE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With NSE
- expensed18
- unseized18
- unsexily18
- expenses17
- expanses17
- unsexing16
- extenses15
- unsexier15
Common 8 Letter Words With NSE
- cleanser10
- defenses12
- ensemble12
- insecure10
- licensed11
- licenses10
- offenses14
- response10
8 Letter Words With NSE Defined
- cleanserNoun · 10 points
- a substance that cleanses something, especially a cosmetic product for cleansing the skin
- defensesNoun · 12 points
- the action of defending from or resisting attack
- expensesNoun · 17 points
- the cost incurred in or required for something
- licensedAdjective · 11 points
- having an official licence
- licensesNoun · 10 points
- a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade (especially in alcoholic drink)
- pretenseNoun · 10 points
- an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
8 Letter Words With NSE: Questions
How many eight letter words containing NSE are there?
There are 112 eight letter words containing NSE in our dictionary, and 16 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing NSE?
EXPENSED is the highest scoring option at 18 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing NSE?
CLEANSER, EXPENSES, LICENSES are among the most familiar eight letter words containing NSE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing NSE 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.