With STERN
21 words · highest scoring is sternways at 15 points
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About 9 Letter Words With STERN
There are 21 nine letter words containing STERN in our dictionary. The highest scoring is sternways at 15 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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9 Letter Words With STERN at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words With STERN
- sternways15
- sternward13
- hesternal12
- sternfast12
- westerner12
- cisternae11
- cisternal11
- episterna11
9 Letter Words With STERN Defined
- episternaNoun · 11 points
- a bone between the clavicles, especially (in mammals) the upper part of the sternum
- sternpostNoun · 11 points
- the central upright support at the stern of a boat, traditionally bearing the rudder
- easternerNoun · 9 points
- a native or inhabitant of the east of a region or country, especially of Europe or the US
9 Letter Words With STERN: Questions
How many nine letter words containing STERN are there?
There are 21 nine letter words containing STERN in our dictionary, though they are all uncommon words rather than everyday vocabulary.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words containing STERN?
STERNWAYS is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words containing STERN?
CISTERNAE, STERNAGES, STERNPORT are among the most familiar nine letter words containing STERN. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words containing STERN 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.