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8-Letter Words (79):

sacklike (18 points)

Like a sack

S·1+A·1+C·3+K·5+L·1+I·1+K·5+E·1 = 18 pts

salicine (10 points)

""A chemical compound, also SALICIN""

S·1+A·1+L·1+I·1+C·3+I·1+N·1+E·1 = 10 pts

salience (10 points)

Saint's given foreign church prominence

Importance, as points in an argument

Striking feature

S·1+A·1+L·1+I·1+E·1+N·1+C·3+E·1 = 10 pts

sapience (12 points)

Ace pines for wisdom

Pine case holds literary wisdom

Fool's lack

S·1+A·1+P·3+I·1+E·1+N·1+C·3+E·1 = 12 pts

scablike (16 points)

Crusty and coagulated

S·1+C·3+A·1+B·3+L·1+I·1+K·5+E·1 = 16 pts

scalable (12 points)

Like vector graphics

Subject to sizing, as fonts

Like mountains and computer images

S·1+C·3+A·1+L·1+A·1+B·3+L·1+E·1 = 12 pts

scapulae (12 points)

Bones cause pal to get creaky

Not the sort of blades knives would have

Shoulder blades

S·1+C·3+A·1+P·3+U·1+L·1+A·1+E·1 = 12 pts

scariose (10 points)

""Thin, dry and membranous, also SCARIOUS""

S·1+C·3+A·1+R·1+I·1+O·1+S·1+E·1 = 10 pts

scavenge (14 points)

Take part in a hunt, perhaps

Hunt for food, perhaps

Search small grotto and say name echoing

S·1+C·3+A·1+V·4+E·1+N·1+G·2+E·1 = 14 pts

schedule (14 points)

Pencil in, perhaps (last 2 +...)

Some say 'Scrap Christmas programming'

Timetable (of events)

S·1+C·3+H·4+E·1+D·2+U·1+L·1+E·1 = 14 pts

schliere (13 points)

A small streak in an igneous rock [n pl.]

S·1+C·3+H·4+L·1+I·1+E·1+R·1+E·1 = 13 pts

schmelze (24 points)

Red Bohemian glass

S·1+C·3+H·4+M·3+E·1+L·1+Z·10+E·1 = 24 pts

schmoose (15 points)

At school elk creates gossip

S·1+C·3+H·4+M·3+O·1+O·1+S·1+E·1 = 15 pts

schmooze (24 points)

Talk amicably, perhaps seeking a favour

Have a chat

Chat in a friendly or intimate manner

S·1+C·3+H·4+M·3+O·1+O·1+Z·10+E·1 = 24 pts

schnecke (19 points)

A sweet roll

S·1+C·3+H·4+N·1+E·1+C·3+K·5+E·1 = 19 pts

scissile (10 points)

Capable of being cut

S·1+C·3+I·1+S·1+S·1+I·1+L·1+E·1 = 10 pts

scissure (10 points)

Cleft, old style

S·1+C·3+I·1+S·1+S·1+U·1+R·1+E·1 = 10 pts

sciurine (10 points)

Pertaining to squirrels

S·1+C·3+I·1+U·1+R·1+I·1+N·1+E·1 = 10 pts

sclerite (10 points)

A hard skeletal plate or spicule

S·1+C·3+L·1+E·1+R·1+I·1+T·1+E·1 = 10 pts

sclerose (10 points)

To {harden=v}

S·1+C·3+L·1+E·1+R·1+O·1+S·1+E·1 = 10 pts

scopulae (12 points)

Scopula

S·1+C·3+O·1+P·3+U·1+L·1+A·1+E·1 = 12 pts

scrabble (14 points)

So, heartless mob's game (wordplay)

Where ten'll get you three (wordplay)

A game that builds characters (wordplay)

S·1+C·3+R·1+A·1+B·3+B·3+L·1+E·1 = 14 pts

scramble (14 points)

Convert, as metal into a melt (wordplay)

Stir during frying, eggs say.

Prepare eggs, in a way

S·1+C·3+R·1+A·1+M·3+B·3+L·1+E·1 = 14 pts

scrapple (14 points)

Pennsylvania Dutch dish

Pennsylvania Dutch pork concoction

Pork and cornmeal dish

S·1+C·3+R·1+A·1+P·3+P·3+L·1+E·1 = 14 pts

scribble (14 points)

Write quickly and none too carefully

A mania from Ireland

Write quickly and/or badly

S·1+C·3+R·1+I·1+B·3+B·3+L·1+E·1 = 14 pts

scrounge (11 points)

Dumpster-dive, say

Forage for food, say

Obtain by begging

S·1+C·3+R·1+O·1+U·1+N·1+G·2+E·1 = 11 pts

scumlike (16 points)

Like scum

S·1+C·3+U·1+M·3+L·1+I·1+K·5+E·1 = 16 pts

scurrile (10 points)

Coarsely abusive

Old-timer's scoffing free curries, eating 50

S·1+C·3+U·1+R·1+R·1+I·1+L·1+E·1 = 10 pts

scyphate (18 points)

Shaped like a cup

S·1+C·3+Y·4+P·3+H·4+A·1+T·1+E·1 = 18 pts

seapiece (12 points)

A {seascape=n}

S·1+E·1+A·1+P·3+I·1+E·1+C·3+E·1 = 12 pts

seascape (12 points)

Painting, maybe a Turner

Spray painting (wordplay)

The main picture (wordplay)

S·1+E·1+A·1+S·1+C·3+A·1+P·3+E·1 = 12 pts

secalose (10 points)

A complex carbohydrate

S·1+E·1+C·3+A·1+L·1+O·1+S·1+E·1 = 10 pts

seducive (14 points)

Able to seduce

S·1+E·1+D·2+U·1+C·3+I·1+V·4+E·1 = 14 pts

seedcake (15 points)

Gardener's gateau (wordplay)

Crunchy bird food

Dessert with caraways

S·1+E·1+E·1+D·2+C·3+A·1+K·5+E·1 = 15 pts

seedcase (11 points)

Pea pod, for one

Pea pod, for example

Carrier bag in which there may be peas

S·1+E·1+E·1+D·2+C·3+A·1+S·1+E·1 = 11 pts

selectee (10 points)

Drafted G.I.

Young man in a draft.

Young man in a draft

S·1+E·1+L·1+E·1+C·3+T·1+E·1+E·1 = 10 pts

semplice (14 points)

Simple (a musical direction)

S·1+E·1+M·3+P·3+L·1+I·1+C·3+E·1 = 14 pts

sentence (10 points)

Life, for one

Stretch in a cell (wordplay)

Punishment (in court)

S·1+E·1+N·1+T·1+E·1+N·1+C·3+E·1 = 10 pts

sequence (19 points)

Particular order (eg, of events)

A particular order (of events)

Order pattern (wordplay)

S·1+E·1+Q·10+U·1+E·1+N·1+C·3+E·1 = 19 pts

sesterce (10 points)

Money Cato, gave to seers, etc

Roman silver coin

Coin for Cato

S·1+E·1+S·1+T·1+E·1+R·1+C·3+E·1 = 10 pts

shoelace (13 points)

Bow almost to the floor (wordplay)

Pump fast with this (wordplay)

Oxford tie (wordplay)

S·1+H·4+O·1+E·1+L·1+A·1+C·3+E·1 = 13 pts

showcase (16 points)

'The Price Is Right' prize

Cabinet for displaying wares

Setting for a display

S·1+H·4+O·1+W·4+C·3+A·1+S·1+E·1 = 16 pts

silicate (10 points)

Quartz, mica or talc

Quartz, for example

Beryl or garnet

S·1+I·1+L·1+I·1+C·3+A·1+T·1+E·1 = 10 pts

silicide (11 points)

Stupid arrogance heard in compound

S·1+I·1+L·1+I·1+C·3+I·1+D·2+E·1 = 11 pts

silicone (10 points)

Caulk ingredient, perhaps

Implanted material (wordplay)

Polymer used in paints and implants, say

S·1+I·1+L·1+I·1+C·3+O·1+N·1+E·1 = 10 pts

sinecure (10 points)

Undemanding job could be nice, sure!

Function? To preserve a cushy job!

Confident about homework? That's easy!

S·1+I·1+N·1+E·1+C·3+U·1+R·1+E·1 = 10 pts

sinicize (19 points)

""To modify by Chinese influence, also SINICISE""

S·1+I·1+N·1+I·1+C·3+I·1+Z·10+E·1 = 19 pts

sithence (13 points)

{since=adv}

S·1+I·1+T·1+H·4+E·1+N·1+C·3+E·1 = 13 pts

sixpence (19 points)

Money in a classic song title

Sing a Song of one

Old British coin

S·1+I·1+X·8+P·3+E·1+N·1+C·3+E·1 = 19 pts

slipcase (12 points)

It holds a specific volume

Boxed-set box

Antique book protector

S·1+L·1+I·1+P·3+C·3+A·1+S·1+E·1 = 12 pts

sociable (12 points)

Friendly and pleasant

Friendly at parties

Friendly and gregarious

S·1+O·1+C·3+I·1+A·1+B·3+L·1+E·1 = 12 pts

solecise (10 points)

""To use ungrammatical combination of works, also SOLECIZE""

S·1+O·1+L·1+E·1+C·3+I·1+S·1+E·1 = 10 pts

solecize (19 points)

""To use ungrammatical combination of works, also SOLECISE""

S·1+O·1+L·1+E·1+C·3+I·1+Z·10+E·1 = 19 pts

solstice (10 points)

21 June or 22 December (wordplay)

Time of highest or lowest noon sun

Midsummer or midwinter point

S·1+O·1+L·1+S·1+T·1+I·1+C·3+E·1 = 10 pts

sonicate (10 points)

To disrupt with sound waves

S·1+O·1+N·1+I·1+C·3+A·1+T·1+E·1 = 10 pts

soricine (10 points)

Resembling a shrew.

S·1+O·1+R·1+I·1+C·3+I·1+N·1+E·1 = 10 pts

soutache (13 points)

Decorative braid

S·1+O·1+U·1+T·1+A·1+C·3+H·4+E·1 = 13 pts

speciate (12 points)

Evolve, as into a new organism

S·1+P·3+E·1+C·3+I·1+A·1+T·1+E·1 = 12 pts

spectate (12 points)

Watch (eg, a game)

Be a viewer, at a sports event perhaps

Watch (at sports event)

S·1+P·3+E·1+C·3+T·1+A·1+T·1+E·1 = 12 pts

spiculae (12 points)

Spicula

S·1+P·3+I·1+C·3+U·1+L·1+A·1+E·1 = 12 pts

spiracle (12 points)

Whale's blow-hole

Whale's blowhole.

Whale's nostril

S·1+P·3+I·1+R·1+A·1+C·3+L·1+E·1 = 12 pts

stockade (15 points)

Standard drink in ranch area (wordplay)

Cod steak (anagram)

Defensive or confining enclosure

S·1+T·1+O·1+C·3+K·5+A·1+D·2+E·1 = 15 pts

strickle (14 points)

To shape grain with an instrument

S·1+T·1+R·1+I·1+C·3+K·5+L·1+E·1 = 14 pts

subacute (12 points)

Somewhat acute

S·1+U·1+B·3+A·1+C·3+U·1+T·1+E·1 = 12 pts

subcaste (12 points)

A subdivision of a caste

S·1+U·1+B·3+C·3+A·1+S·1+T·1+E·1 = 12 pts

subcause (12 points)

A subordinate cause

S·1+U·1+B·3+C·3+A·1+U·1+S·1+E·1 = 12 pts

subniche (15 points)

A subdivision of a habitat

S·1+U·1+B·3+N·1+I·1+C·3+H·4+E·1 = 15 pts

subscale (12 points)

A subdivision of a scale

S·1+U·1+B·3+S·1+C·3+A·1+L·1+E·1 = 12 pts

subspace (14 points)

A subset of a mathematical space

S·1+U·1+B·3+S·1+P·3+A·1+C·3+E·1 = 14 pts

succubae (14 points)

Succuba

S·1+U·1+C·3+C·3+U·1+B·3+A·1+E·1 = 14 pts

suchlike (17 points)

Of the same kind: Colloq.

Of the type mentioned

So kind that is

S·1+U·1+C·3+H·4+L·1+I·1+K·5+E·1 = 17 pts

suitcase (10 points)

Carousel rider (wordplay)

Maybe sauciest luggage item

Travel item (two legal terms!)

S·1+U·1+I·1+T·1+C·3+A·1+S·1+E·1 = 10 pts

surcease (10 points)

Put a stop to

Come to an end

End, old-style

S·1+U·1+R·1+C·3+E·1+A·1+S·1+E·1 = 10 pts

suricate (10 points)

Mongoose-like mammal

Mongoose kin

S·1+U·1+R·1+I·1+C·3+A·1+T·1+E·1 = 10 pts

surplice (12 points)

Choirboy's clothing not necessary, say!

Cure lips (anagram)

I scruple to wear white vestment

S·1+U·1+R·1+P·3+L·1+I·1+C·3+E·1 = 12 pts

sycamine (15 points)

The mulberry tree

S·1+Y·4+C·3+A·1+M·3+I·1+N·1+E·1 = 15 pts

sycamore (15 points)

Tree - so creamy (anagram)

Tree - may score (anagram)

8 weak with love, we hear

S·1+Y·4+C·3+A·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+E·1 = 15 pts

sycomore (15 points)

""A North American tree, also SYCAMORE""

S·1+Y·4+C·3+O·1+M·3+O·1+R·1+E·1 = 15 pts

syncline (13 points)

A type of rock formation

S·1+Y·4+N·1+C·3+L·1+I·1+N·1+E·1 = 13 pts

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Your search: your search in dictionary American. Results: 79.

Refine to S+: SA SB SC SD SE SF SG SH SI SJ SK SL SM SN SO SP SQ SR SS ST SU SV SW SX SY SZ

Starting with:

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Ending with:

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Containing:

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