With WORMS
15 words · highest scoring is waxworms at 23 points
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About 8 Letter Words With WORMS
There are 15 eight letter words containing WORMS in our dictionary. The highest scoring is waxworms at 23 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.
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 WORMS at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With WORMS
- waxworms23
- webworms18
- bagworms16
- budworms16
- catworms15
- cutworms15
- iceworms15
- lobworms15
8 Letter Words With WORMS Defined
- bagwormsNoun · 16 points
- a drab moth, the caterpillar and flightless female of which live in a portable protective case constructed out of plant debris
- cutwormsNoun · 15 points
- a moth caterpillar that lives in the upper layers of the soil and eats through the stems of young plants at ground level
- lobwormsNoun · 15 points
- a large earthworm used as fishing bait
- ragwormsNoun · 14 points
- a predatory marine bristle worm which is frequently used as bait by fishermen
- earwormsNoun · 13 points
- a catchy song or tune that runs continually through a person's mind
8 Letter Words With WORMS: Questions
How many eight letter words containing WORMS are there?
There are 15 eight letter words containing WORMS in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing WORMS?
WAXWORMS is the highest scoring option at 23 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing WORMS?
BAGWORMS, EELWORMS, RAGWORMS are among the most familiar eight letter words containing WORMS. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words containing WORMS 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.