With WAR
222 words, 22 of them common · highest scoring is backward at 20 points
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About 8 Letter Words With WAR
There are 222 eight letter words containing WAR in our dictionary. The highest scoring is backward at 20 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 22 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — AWARDING, HARDWARE, WARDROBE 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 WAR at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With WAR
- backward20
- kirkward20
- warzones20
- skywards19
- cyberwar18
- dwarfish18
- haywards18
- hiveward18
Common 8 Letter Words With WAR
- awarding13
- cowardly17
- firmware16
- lukewarm17
- stewards12
- warcraft16
- warnings12
- warriors11
8 Letter Words With WAR Defined
- awardingVerb · 13 points
- give or order the giving of (something) as an official payment, compensation, or prize to (someone)
- downwardAdverb · 16 points
- towards a lower place, point, or level
- hardwareNoun · 15 points
- tools, machinery, and other durable equipment
- stewardsNoun · 12 points
- a person employed to look after the passengers on a ship, aircraft, or train
- wardrobeNoun · 14 points
- a large, tall cupboard or recess in which clothes may be hung or stored
- warrantyNoun · 14 points
- a written guarantee, issued to the purchaser of an article by its manufacturer, promising to repair or replace it if necessary within a specified period of time
8 Letter Words With WAR: Questions
How many eight letter words containing WAR are there?
There are 222 eight letter words containing WAR in our dictionary, and 22 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing WAR?
BACKWARD is the highest scoring option at 20 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing WAR?
AWARDING, HARDWARE, WARDROBE are among the most familiar eight letter words containing WAR. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing WAR 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.