5-Letter Words Starting With DEK
- 3 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 5-Letter Words Starting With DEK 3 words
How common is DEK at the start of five-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 3 five-letter words that start with DEK. They average 11.7 points and the best is DEKKO (14 points).
- Total words
- 3
- Average Scrabble score
- 11.7
- out of 14 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- D
- 33.3% of words
Most common last letters
- d 33.3%
- o 33.3%
- s 33.3%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring five-letter word that starts with DEK
d 2e 1k 5k 5o 1
D 2 + E 1 + K 5 + K 5 + O 1 = 14 points
- Double word
- 28 pts
- Triple word
- 42 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
dekko
- nounBritish slang for a look
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How many five-letter words that start with DEK are there?
There are 3 five-letter words that start with DEK 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 DEK?
DEKKO is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEKED (11), DEKES (10).
Which rare five-letter words that start with DEK score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DEKED (11), DEKES (10). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.