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9-Letter Words Starting With DEFENSI

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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With DEFENSI

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

All 9-Letter Words Starting With DEFENSI 2 words

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

Our combined English word list has 2 nine-letter words that start with DEFENSI. 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 DEFENSI

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 DEFENSI are there?

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

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