8-Letter Words Starting With DEFENSE
- 2 words
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All 8-Letter Words Starting With DEFENSE 2 words
How common is DEFENSE at the start of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 eight-letter words that start with DEFENSE. They average 12.5 points and the best is DEFENSED (13 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 12.5
- out of 13 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 DEFENSE
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1s 1e 1d 2
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + S 1 + E 1 + D 2 = 13 points
- Double word
- 26 pts
- Triple word
- 39 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defensed
Form of defense
- noun(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies“they died in the defense of Stalingrad”
- nounprotection from harm“sanitation is the best defense against disease”
- noun(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring“his teams are always good on defense”
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8-Letter Words Starting With DEFENSE FAQ
How many eight-letter words that start with DEFENSE are there?
There are 2 eight-letter words that start with DEFENSE 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 DEFENSE?
DEFENSED is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENSES (12).
Which rare eight-letter words that start with DEFENSE score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DEFENSED (13), DEFENSES (12). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.