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8-Letter Words Starting With DEFUS

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Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With DEFUS

The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.

All 8-Letter Words Starting With DEFUS 2 words

How common is DEFUS at the start of eight-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 2 eight-letter words that start with DEFUS. They average 12.5 points and the best is DEFUSING (13 points).

Total words
2
Average Scrabble score
12.5
out of 13 max
Everyday words
0%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
G
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • g 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 DEFUS

d 2e 1f 4u 1s 1i 1n 1g 2

D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + U 1 + S 1 + I 1 + N 1 + G 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).

defusing

  1. nounthe act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
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8-Letter Words Starting With DEFUS FAQ

How many eight-letter words that start with DEFUS are there?

There are 2 eight-letter words that start with DEFUS 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 DEFUS?

DEFUSING is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFUSERS (12).