Words That Start With DEK

There are over 24 words that begin with DEK in English. From 4-letter words to 10-letter entries, find DEK-words grouped and sortable by length below, all valid in Scrabble, Wordle, and Words With Friends. You can also see five letter words starting with DEK.

24 Common Words Starting with DEK

Most Common Length
10
(6 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
14.6
(out of 19)
Most Common Ending
s
(38%)

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

19 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that starts with DEK is dekametric with a total of 19 points.

D 2
E 1
K 5
A 1
M 3
E 1
T 1
R 1
I 1
C 3

Words that begin with DEK are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that end in DEK and words with DEK. Try our five letter words starting with DEK page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver for finding the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That Start With DEK

  • How many words starting with DEK are in the English dictionary?

    There are 24 words in the English dictionary that start with DEK, and most of them are 10 letters long (6 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word starting with DEK?

    The longest word starting with DEK is "dekaliters" at 10 letters long.

  • Are there any rare words starting with DEK worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "dekametric", "dekameter", "dekaliter", "dekalitre" start with DEK and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "dekametric" is worth 19 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words starting with DEK?

    Most words starting with DEK are 10 letters long, including everyday words like "dekaliters", "dekalitres", "dekalogies", "dekameters", "dekametres".