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5-Letter Words Starting With DEC

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Popular 5-Letter Words Starting With DEC

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

All 5-Letter Words Starting With DEC 10 words

How common is DEC at the start of five-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 10 five-letter words that start with DEC. They average 10.1 points, the best is DECKS (12 points) and 30% end in Y.

Total words
10
Average Scrabble score
10.1
out of 12 max
Everyday words
40%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
Y
30% of words

Most common last letters

  • y 30%
  • s 20%
  • d 10%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with DEC

d 2e 1c 3k 5s 1

D 2 + E 1 + C 3 + K 5 + S 1 = 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).

decks

Form of deck

  1. nounany of various platforms built into a vessel
  2. nounstreet name for a packet of illegal drugs
  3. nouna pack of 52 playing cards
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How many five-letter words that start with DEC are there?

There are 10 five-letter words that start with DEC 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 five-letter word that starts with DEC?

DECKS is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DECKO (12), DECAY (11), DECOY (11).

What are some common five-letter words that start with DEC?

Everyday examples include DECAY, DECRY, DECOY, DECOR, DECAF, DECAL, DECKS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare five-letter words that start with DEC score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include DECKO (12), DECAD (9), DECOS (8). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.