8 Letter Words That Start With DEF
There are 67+ eight letter words beginning with DEF in our English dictionary. Every eight-letter DEF 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 DEF.
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How Common is DEF as a Start 8 Letter word?
There are 67 8-letter words starting with DEF in English. The average Scrabble score here is 14, with -D endings dominating (30% of them).
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Highest-Scoring 8-Letter DEF-Words in Scrabble
What is the highest scoring word in
Scrabble that starts with DEF?
The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with DEF is defuzing with a total of 22 points.
FAQ 8 Letter Words That Start With DEF
How many 8 letter words starting with DEF are in the English dictionary?
There are 67 8-letter words in the English dictionary that start with DEF. The average Scrabble score across them is 14.
Are there any rare 8 letter words starting with DEF worth more in Scrabble?
Yes. Uncommon 8-letter words like "defreeze", "defrozen", "defuzing", "deflexed" start with DEF and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "defuzing" is worth 22 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.
What are the most common 8 letter words starting with DEF?
Everyday 8-letter words starting with DEF include "defeated", "defining", "defended", "definite", "defenses".