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9-Letter Words Starting With DECLIN

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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With DECLIN

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

All 9-Letter Words Starting With DECLIN 5 words

How common is DECLIN at the start of nine-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 5 nine-letter words that start with DECLIN. They average 12.2 points and the best is DECLINING (13 points).

Total words
5
Average Scrabble score
12.2
out of 13 max
Everyday words
20%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
T
40% of words

Most common last letters

  • t 40%
  • e 20%
  • g 20%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with DECLIN

d 2e 1c 3l 1i 1n 1i 1n 1g 2

D 2 + E 1 + C 3 + L 1 + I 1 + N 1 + I 1 + N 1 + G 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).

declining

Form of decline

  1. verbgrow worse“Conditions in the slum worsened”
  2. verbrefuse to accept“He refused my offer of hospitality”
  3. verbshow unwillingness towards“he declined to join the group on a hike”
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How many nine-letter words that start with DECLIN are there?

There are 5 nine-letter words that start with DECLIN 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 nine-letter word that starts with DECLIN?

DECLINING is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DECLINERS (12), DECLINATE (12), DECLINANT (12).

Which rare nine-letter words that start with DECLIN score well?

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