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9 words · highest scoring is damselfly at 18 points

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About 9 Letter Words With SELF

There are 9 nine letter words containing SELF in our dictionary. The highest scoring is damselfly at 18 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares.

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9 Letter Words With SELF at a Glance

Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With SELF

  • damselfly18
  • selfishly18
  • selfhoods16
  • selfwards16
  • selfheals15
  • theirself15
  • unselfish15
  • underself13

9 Letter Words With SELF Defined

damselflyNoun · 18 points
a slender insect related to the dragonflies, typically resting with the wings folded back along the body
selfhealsNoun · 15 points
a purple-flowered Eurasian plant of the mint family, which was formerly widely used for healing wounds
selfishlyAdverb · 18 points
with a lack of consideration for other people due to concern with one's own personal profit or pleasure
selfwardsAdverb · 16 points
Towards or in the direction of oneself; = selfward.

9 Letter Words With SELF: Questions

How many nine letter words containing SELF are there?

There are 9 nine letter words containing SELF in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.

What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing SELF?

DAMSELFLY is the highest scoring option at 18 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common nine letter words containing SELF?

DAMSELFLY, SELFISHLY, UNDERSELF are among the most familiar nine letter words containing SELF. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these nine letter words containing SELF 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.