8-Letter Words Starting With DEFEND
- 2 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With DEFEND
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 8-Letter Words Starting With DEFEND 2 words
How common is DEFEND at the start of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 eight-letter words that start with DEFEND. They average 13.5 points and the best is DEFENDED (14 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 13.5
- out of 14 max
- Everyday words
- 100%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- D
- 50% of words
Most common last letters
- d 50%
- r 50%
Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with DEFEND
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1d 2e 1d 2
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + D 2 + E 1 + D 2 = 14 points
- Double word
- 28 pts
- Triple word
- 42 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defended
Form of defend
- verbargue or speak in defense of“She supported the motion to strike”
- verbbe on the defensive; act against an attack
- verbprotect against a challenge or attack“Hold that position behind the trees!”
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8-Letter Words Starting With DEFEND FAQ
How many eight-letter words that start with DEFEND are there?
There are 2 eight-letter words that start with DEFEND 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 DEFEND?
DEFENDED is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENDER (13).