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9-Letter Words Starting With DEFOR

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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With DEFOR

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

All 9-Letter Words Starting With DEFOR 6 words

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

Our combined English word list has 6 nine-letter words that start with DEFOR. They average 15.5 points and the best is DEFORMITY (18 points).

Total words
6
Average Scrabble score
15.5
out of 18 max
Everyday words
33%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 50%
  • g 33.3%
  • y 16.7%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with DEFOR

d 2e 1f 4o 1r 1m 3i 1t 1y 4

D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + O 1 + R 1 + M 3 + I 1 + T 1 + Y 4 = 18 points

Double word
36 pts
Triple word
54 pts

Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).

deformity

  1. nounan affliction in which some part of the body is misshapen or malformed
  2. nounan appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen“there were distinguishing disfigurements on the suspect's back”
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How many nine-letter words that start with DEFOR are there?

There are 6 nine-letter words that start with DEFOR 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 DEFOR?

DEFORMITY is worth 18 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFORMING (16), DEFORCING (16), DEFORCERS (15).

What are some common nine-letter words that start with DEFOR?

Everyday examples include DEFORMITY, DEFORMING, DEFORESTS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Which rare nine-letter words that start with DEFOR score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include DEFORCING (16), DEFORCERS (15), DEFORMERS (15). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.