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9-Letter Words Starting With DETERG

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Popular 9-Letter Words Starting With DETERG

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

All 9-Letter Words Starting With DETERG 3 words

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

Our combined English word list has 3 nine-letter words that start with DETERG. They average 11.3 points and the best is DETERGING (12 points).

Total words
3
Average Scrabble score
11.3
out of 12 max
Everyday words
33%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
G
33.3% of words

Most common last letters

  • g 33.3%
  • s 33.3%
  • t 33.3%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring nine-letter word that starts with DETERG

d 2e 1t 1e 1r 1g 2i 1n 1g 2

D 2 + E 1 + T 1 + E 1 + R 1 + G 2 + I 1 + N 1 + G 2 = 12 points

Double word
24 pts
Triple word
36 pts

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

deterging

Form of deterge

  1. verbwipe away; to wash off or out, cleanse; chiefly in medical use: to clear away foul matter from the body“This drug is powerful enough to deterge”
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How many nine-letter words that start with DETERG are there?

There are 3 nine-letter words that start with DETERG 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 DETERG?

DETERGING is worth 12 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DETERGENT (11), DETERGERS (11).

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

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