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9-Letter Words Starting With DESIGN

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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With DESIGN

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

All 9-Letter Words Starting With DESIGN 5 words

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

Our combined English word list has 5 nine-letter words that start with DESIGN. They average 11.8 points and the best is DESIGNFUL (14 points).

Total words
5
Average Scrabble score
11.8
out of 14 max
Everyday words
60%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
S
40% of words

Most common last letters

  • s 40%
  • e 20%
  • g 20%

Top vowel pairs

  • ee20%

Share of words where these two vowels sit side by side.

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with DESIGN

d 2e 1s 1i 1g 2n 1f 4u 1l 1

D 2 + E 1 + S 1 + I 1 + G 2 + N 1 + F 4 + U 1 + L 1 = 14 points

Double word
28 pts
Triple word
42 pts

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

designful

No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.

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9-Letter Words Starting With DESIGN FAQ

How many nine-letter words that start with DESIGN are there?

There are 5 nine-letter words that start with DESIGN 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 DESIGN?

DESIGNFUL is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DESIGNING (12), DESIGNATE (11), DESIGNERS (11).

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

Everyday examples include DESIGNATE, DESIGNING, DESIGNERS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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

Uncommon but valid choices include DESIGNFUL (14), DESIGNEES (11). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.