15-Letter Words Starting With DEFECT
- 2 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 15-Letter Words Starting With DEFECT 2 words
How common is DEFECT at the start of fifteen-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 fifteen-letter words that start with DEFECT. They average 23.5 points and the best is DEFECTIVENESSES (24 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 23.5
- out of 24 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 100% of words
Most common last letters
- s 100%
Top vowel pairs
- ie50%
Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring fifteen-letter word that starts with DEFECT
d 2e 1f 4e 1c 3t 1i 1v 4e 1n 1e 1s 1s 1e 1s 1
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + C 3 + T 1 + I 1 + V 4 + E 1 + N 1 + E 1 + S 1 + S 1 + E 1 + S 1 = 24 points
- Double word
- 48 pts
- Triple word
- 72 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defectivenesses
Form of defectiveness
- nounthe state of being defective
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15-Letter Words Starting With DEFECT FAQ
How many fifteen-letter words that start with DEFECT are there?
There are 2 fifteen-letter words that start with DEFECT 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 fifteen-letter word that starts with DEFECT?
DEFECTIVENESSES is worth 24 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFECTIBILITIES (23).
Which rare fifteen-letter words that start with DEFECT score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DEFECTIVENESSES (24), DEFECTIBILITIES (23). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.