9-Letter Words Starting With DEFEN
- 6 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With DEFEN
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words Starting With DEFEN 6 words
How common is DEFEN at the start of nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 6 nine-letter words that start with DEFEN. They average 14.8 points and the best is DEFENSIVE (16 points).
- Total words
- 6
- Average Scrabble score
- 14.8
- out of 16 max
- Everyday words
- 67%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- G
- 50% of words
Most common last letters
- g 50%
- e 16.7%
- s 16.7%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with DEFEN
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1s 1i 1v 4e 1
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + S 1 + I 1 + V 4 + E 1 = 16 points
- Double word
- 32 pts
- Triple word
- 48 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defensive
- nounan attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
- adjectiveintended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack“defensive weapons”
- adjectiveattempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
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How many nine-letter words that start with DEFEN are there?
There are 6 nine-letter words that start with DEFEN 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 DEFEN?
DEFENSIVE is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENCING (16), DEFENDING (15), DEFENDANT (14).
What are some common nine-letter words that start with DEFEN?
Everyday examples include DEFENSIVE, DEFENDANT, DEFENDING, DEFENDERS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare nine-letter words that start with DEFEN score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DEFENCING (16), DEFENSING (14). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.