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8-Letter Words Starting With DESER

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Popular 8-Letter Words Starting With DESER

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

All 8-Letter Words Starting With DESER 6 words

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

Our combined English word list has 6 eight-letter words that start with DESER. They average 11.2 points and the best is DESERVED (13 points).

Total words
6
Average Scrabble score
11.2
out of 13 max
Everyday words
67%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
D
33.3% of words

Most common last letters

  • d 33.3%
  • r 33.3%
  • c 16.7%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring eight-letter word that starts with DESER

d 2e 1s 1e 1r 1v 4e 1d 2

D 2 + E 1 + S 1 + E 1 + R 1 + V 4 + 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).

deserved

  1. adjectiveproperly deserved“a merited success”
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How many eight-letter words that start with DESER are there?

There are 6 eight-letter words that start with DESER 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 DESER?

DESERVED is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DESERVES (12), DESERVER (12), DESERTIC (11).

What are some common eight-letter words that start with DESER?

Everyday examples include DESERTED, DESERVED, DESERVES, DESERTER. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare eight-letter words that start with DESER score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include DESERVER (12), DESERTIC (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.