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8 Letter Words That Start With DEA

There are 41+ eight letter words beginning with DEA in our English dictionary. Every eight-letter DEA 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 DEA.

Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With DEA

deaconry 14
deadboys 15
deadened 11
deadener 10
deadfall 13
deadlier 10
deadlift 13
deadline 10
deadlock 16
deadpans 12
deadwood 14
dealated 10

All 8-Letter Words Starting With DEA (37 words)

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How Common is DEA as a Start 8 Letter word?

There are 41 8-letter words starting with DEA in English. The average Scrabble score here is 11.8, with -S endings dominating (29% of them).

Total Words
41
Avg Scrabble Score
11.8
Most Common Ending (29%)
S
Top Vowel Pairs
EA
IE

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8 Letter Words beginning with DEA 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 8 Letter Words with DEA.

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Highest-Scoring 8-Letter DEA-Words in Scrabble

deadlock 16
deathcup 16
deadboys 15
deathbed 15
deathful 15
dealfish 15

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

16 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with DEA is deadlock with a total of 16 points.

D 2
E 1
A 1
D 2
L 1
O 1
C 3
K 5
noun 1. a situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made
Synonyms:
stalemateimpassecheckmatestand-off
noun 2. a type of lock requiring a key to open and close it, as distinct from a spring lock
Synonyms:
boltlocklatchcatchfasteningfastener
verb 1. cause (a situation or opposing parties) to come to a point where no progress can be made because of fundamental disagreement
Synonyms:
tiedrawdead heat
verb 2. secure (a door) with a deadlock
Synonyms:
boltlockfastenpadlocksecurelatchblockbarricadeobstruct

FAQ 8 Letter Words That Start With DEA

  • How many 8 letter words starting with DEA are in the English dictionary?

    There are 41 8-letter words in the English dictionary that start with DEA. The average Scrabble score across them is 11.8.

  • Are there any rare 8 letter words starting with DEA worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon 8-letter words like "deadwood", "deadfall", "deadlier", "deadlock" start with DEA and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "deadlock" is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common 8 letter words starting with DEA?

    Everyday 8-letter words starting with DEA include "deaconry", "deadboys", "deadened", "deadener", "deadfall".