Starting With LEAV

3 words · highest scoring is leavening at 13 points

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About 9 Letter Words Starting With LEAV

There are 3 nine letter words starting with LEAV in our dictionary. The highest scoring is leavening at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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9 Letter Words Starting With LEAV at a Glance

Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With LEAV

  • leavening13
  • leaveners12
  • leavenous12

9 Letter Words Starting With LEAV by Last Letter

9 Letter Words Starting With LEAV Defined

leaveningNoun · 13 points
a substance used in dough to make it rise, such as yeast or baking powder
leavenersNoun · 12 points
a substance used in dough to make it rise, such as yeast or baking powder
leavenousAdjective · 12 points
Having the properties of leaven (chiefly figurative).

9 Letter Words Starting With LEAV: Questions

How many nine letter words starting with LEAV are there?

There are 3 nine letter words starting with LEAV in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with LEAV?

LEAVENING is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common nine letter words starting with LEAV?

LEAVENERS, LEAVENING, LEAVENOUS are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with LEAV. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these nine letter words starting with LEAV 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.