9-Letter Words Starting With DEFEND
- 3 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With DEFEND
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words Starting With DEFEND 3 words
How common is DEFEND at the start of nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 3 nine-letter words that start with DEFEND. They average 14.3 points and the best is DEFENDING (15 points).
- Total words
- 3
- Average Scrabble score
- 14.3
- out of 15 max
- Everyday words
- 100%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- G
- 33.3% of words
Most common last letters
- g 33.3%
- s 33.3%
- t 33.3%
Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with DEFEND
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1d 2i 1n 1g 2
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + D 2 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 = 15 points
- Double word
- 30 pts
- Triple word
- 45 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defending
- adjectiveattempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
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How many nine-letter words that start with DEFEND are there?
There are 3 nine-letter words that start with DEFEND 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 DEFEND?
DEFENDING is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENDANT (14), DEFENDERS (14).
What are some common nine-letter words that start with DEFEND?
Everyday examples include DEFENDANT, DEFENDING, DEFENDERS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.