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9-Letter Words Starting With DETER

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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With DETER

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

All 9-Letter Words Starting With DETER 10 words

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

Our combined English word list has 10 nine-letter words that start with DETER. They average 11.2 points, the best is DETERSIVE (13 points) and 30% end in T.

Total words
10
Average Scrabble score
11.2
out of 13 max
Everyday words
40%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
T
30% of words

Most common last letters

  • t 30%
  • e 20%
  • g 20%

Top vowel pairs

  • io10%

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 DETER

d 2e 1t 1e 1r 1s 1i 1v 4e 1

D 2 + E 1 + T 1 + E 1 + R 1 + S 1 + I 1 + V 4 + E 1 = 13 points

Double word
26 pts
Triple word
39 pts

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

detersive

  1. adjectivehaving cleansing power
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How many nine-letter words that start with DETER are there?

There are 10 nine-letter words that start with DETER 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 DETER?

DETERSIVE is worth 13 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DETERMINE (12), DETERMENT (12), DETERGING (12).

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

Everyday examples include DETERMINE, DETERRENT, DETERGENT, DETERRING. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

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

Uncommon but valid choices include DETERSIVE (13), DETERGING (12), DETERGERS (11), DETERRERS (10). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.