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9-Letter Words Starting With DEFENS

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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With DEFENS

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

All 9-Letter Words Starting With DEFENS 2 words

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

Our combined English word list has 2 nine-letter words that start with DEFENS. They average 15 points and the best is DEFENSIVE (16 points).

Total words
2
Average Scrabble score
15
out of 16 max
Everyday words
50%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
E
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • e 50%
  • g 50%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with DEFENS

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

  1. nounan attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
  2. adjectiveintended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack“defensive weapons”
  3. adjectiveattempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
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How many nine-letter words that start with DEFENS are there?

There are 2 nine-letter words that start with DEFENS 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 DEFENS?

DEFENSIVE is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENSING (14).