Definition of ointments

"ointments" in the noun sense

1. ointment, unction, unguent, balm, salve

semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation

2. cream, ointment, emollient

toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin

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Quotations for ointments

A good name is like precious ointment; it filleth all round about, and will not easily away; for the odors of ointments are more durable than those of flowers. [ Bacon ]

For the short-lived bloom and contracted span of brief and wretched life is fast fleeting away! While we are drinking and calling for garlands, ointments, and women, old age steals swiftly on with noiseless step. [ Juvenal ]

ointments in Scrabble®

The word ointments is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 11

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays In The Letters ointments:

OINTMENTS
(108)
OINTMENTS
(108)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (7 words)

intents, intones, mention, mittens, moisten, smitten, tension

 

All Scrabble® Plays For The Word ointments

OINTMENTS
(108)
OINTMENTS
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OINTMENTS
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The 200 Highest Scoring Scrabble® Plays For Words Using The Letters In ointments

OINTMENTS
(108)
OINTMENTS
(108)
SMITTEN
(86 = 36 + 50)
MOISTEN
(86 = 36 + 50)
MITTENS
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MENTION
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MENTION
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SMITTEN
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MENTION
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MENTION
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MENTION
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MOISTEN
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MENTION
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SMITTEN
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MENTION
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INTONES
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INTENTS
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TENSION
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MENTION
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MOISTEN
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SMITTEN
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MENTION
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MOISTEN
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MENTION
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SMITTEN
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TENSION
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INTONES
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TENSION
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INTONES
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INTENTS
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TENSION
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INTENTS
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TENSION
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INTENTS
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INTENTS
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TENSION
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MENTION
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MENTION
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SMITTEN
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MENTION
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MOISTEN
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OINTMENTS
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SMITTEN
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MOISTEN
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MENTION
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SMITTEN
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MOISTEN
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OINTMENTS
(72)
SMITTEN
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SMITTEN
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INTENTS
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TENSION
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INTONES
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MENTION
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MOISTEN
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MENTION
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MENTION
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MENTION
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INTONES
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ointments in Words With Friends™

The word ointments is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 14

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters ointments:

OINTMENTS
(162)

Seven Letter Word Alert: (7 words)

intents, intones, mention, mittens, moisten, smitten, tension

 

All Words With Friends™ Plays For The Word ointments

OINTMENTS
(162)
OINTMENTS
(96)
OINTMENTS
(96)
OINTMENTS
(78)
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OINTMENTS
(60)
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OINTMENTS
(48)
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(48)
OINTMENTS
(36)
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OINTMENTS
(32)
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(32)
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(32)
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(32)
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(28)
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OINTMENTS
(22)
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(16)
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(16)
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(15)
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(15)

The 200 Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Plays Using The Letters In ointments

OINTMENTS
(162)
MENTION
(107 = 72 + 35)
MOISTEN
(98 = 63 + 35)
MITTENS
(98 = 63 + 35)
SMITTEN
(98 = 63 + 35)
OINTMENTS
(96)
OINTMENTS
(96)
MENTION
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SMITTEN
(92 = 57 + 35)
MOISTEN
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MITTENS
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MENTION
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MITTENS
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SMITTEN
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MOISTEN
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MENTION
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MENTION
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MENTION
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MENTION
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MENTION
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MENTION
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MOISTEN
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SMITTEN
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INTENTS
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TENSION
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TENSION
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INTONES
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MITTENS
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OINTMENTS
(78)
OINTMENTS
(78)
MENTION
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MENTION
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MENTION
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MENTION
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MENTION
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INTONES
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TENSION
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TINMEN
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MENTION
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MENTION
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TITMEN
(66)
MONIES
(66)
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(60)
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(60)
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(60)
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(60)
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Words containing the sequence ointments

Words that start with ointments (1 word)

Words with ointments in them (1 word)

Word Growth involving ointments

Shorter words in ointments

in ointment

en men ointment

me men ointment

Longer words containing ointments

anointments reanointments

anticipointments

appointments disappointments

appointments misappointments

appointments nonappointments

appointments reappointments foreappointments

appointments reappointments preappointments

conjointments