8-Letter Words Starting With DEFENC
- 2 words
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All 8-Letter Words Starting With DEFENC 2 words
How common is DEFENC at the start of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 eight-letter words that start with DEFENC. They average 14.5 points and the best is DEFENCED (15 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 14.5
- out of 15 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- D
- 50% of words
Most common last letters
- d 50%
- s 50%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with DEFENC
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1c 3e 1d 2
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + C 3 + E 1 + D 2 = 15 points
- Double word
- 30 pts
- Triple word
- 45 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defenced
Form of defence
- noun(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
- noun(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring“his teams are always good on defense”
- nounthe defendant and his legal advisors collectively“the defense called for a mistrial”
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8-Letter Words Starting With DEFENC FAQ
How many eight-letter words that start with DEFENC are there?
There are 2 eight-letter words that start with DEFENC in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with DEFENC?
DEFENCED is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENCES (14).
Which rare eight-letter words that start with DEFENC score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DEFENCED (15), DEFENCES (14). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.