4 Letter Words That Start With DES

There are 2+ four letter words beginning with DES in our English dictionary. Every four-letter DES word below is valid in the Scrabble (TWL and SOWPODS), Wordle, and Words With Friends dictionaries, sortable and ready for your next puzzle. You can also browse all words starting with DES.

Popular 4-Letter Words Starting With DES

desi 5
desk 9

All 4-Letter Words Starting With DES (3 words)

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How Common is DES as a Start 4 Letter word?

There are 2 4-letter words starting with DES in English. The average Scrabble score here is 7, with -I endings dominating (50% of them).

Total Words
2
Avg Scrabble Score
7.0
Most Common Ending (50%)
I

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4 Letter Words beginning with DES are often very useful for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. Word Finder by WordTips gives you a list of words ordered by their word game points of your choice. You might also be interested in 4 Letter Words with DES.

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Highest-Scoring 4-Letter DES-Words in Scrabble

desk 9
desi 5

What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with DES?

9 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with DES is desk with a total of 9 points.

D 2
E 1
S 1
K 5
noun 1. a piece of furniture with a flat or sloping surface and typically with drawers, at which one can read, write, or do other work
Synonyms:
tablework surfacebureauwriting deskwriting tableroll-top desklectern
noun 2. a counter in a hotel, bank, or airport at which a customer may check in or obtain information
noun 3. a specified section of a newspaper or broadcasting organization
noun 4. a position in an orchestra at which two players share a music stand

FAQ 4 Letter Words That Start With DES

  • How many 4 letter words starting with DES are in the English dictionary?

    There are 2 4-letter words in the English dictionary that start with DES. The average Scrabble score across them is 7.

  • Are there any rare 4 letter words starting with DES worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 4-letter words like "desi", "desk" start with DES and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "desk" is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 4 letter words starting with DES?

    Everyday 4-letter words starting with DES include "desi", "desk".