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8-Letter Words Starting With DESPITE

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All 8-Letter Words Starting With DESPITE 2 words

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

Our combined English word list has 2 eight-letter words that start with DESPITE. They average 11.5 points and the best is DESPITED (12 points).

Total words
2
Average Scrabble score
11.5
out of 12 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 DESPITE

d 2e 1s 1p 3i 1t 1e 1d 2

D 2 + E 1 + S 1 + P 3 + I 1 + T 1 + E 1 + D 2 = 12 points

Double word
24 pts
Triple word
36 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

despited

Form of despite

  1. nounlack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike“he was held in contempt”
  2. nouncontemptuous disregard“she wanted neither favor nor despite”
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8-Letter Words Starting With DESPITE FAQ

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

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

DESPITED is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DESPITES (11).

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

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