With WAL
3 words · highest scoring is sidewalk at 16 points
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About 8 Letter Words With WAL
There are 3 eight letter words containing WAL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is sidewalk at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — FIREWALL, SIDEWALK, SWALLOWS 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 WAL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With WAL
- sidewalk16
- firewall14
- swallows14
Common 8 Letter Words With WAL
- firewall14
- sidewalk16
- swallows14
8 Letter Words With WAL Defined
- firewallNoun · 14 points
- a wall or partition designed to inhibit or prevent the spread of fire
- sidewalkNoun · 16 points
- a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a road; a pavement
- swallowsVerb · 14 points
- cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat
8 Letter Words With WAL: Questions
How many eight letter words containing WAL are there?
There are 3 eight letter words containing WAL in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing WAL?
SIDEWALK is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing WAL?
FIREWALL, SIDEWALK, SWALLOWS are among the most familiar eight letter words containing WAL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing WAL 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.