9-Letter Words Starting With DEFER
- 7 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With DEFER
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words Starting With DEFER 7 words
How common is DEFER at the start of nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 7 nine-letter words that start with DEFER. They average 14 points and the best is DEFERENCE (15 points).
- Total words
- 7
- Average Scrabble score
- 14
- out of 15 max
- Everyday words
- 29%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- S
- 42.9% of words
Most common last letters
- s 42.9%
- e 28.6%
- g 14.3%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with DEFER
d 2e 1f 4e 1r 1e 1n 1c 3e 1
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + R 1 + E 1 + N 1 + C 3 + E 1 = 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).
deference
- nouna courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard“his deference to her wishes was very flattering”
- nouncourteous regard for people's feelings“in deference to your wishes”
- nouna disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
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How many nine-letter words that start with DEFER are there?
There are 7 nine-letter words that start with DEFER 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 DEFER?
DEFERENCE is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFERMENT (15), DEFERABLE (15), DEFERRING (14).
What are some common nine-letter words that start with DEFER?
Everyday examples include DEFERENCE, DEFERRING, DEFERMENT. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare nine-letter words that start with DEFER score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DEFERABLE (15), DEFERENTS (13), DEFERRERS (13). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.