9-Letter Words With DEFER
- 7 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 9-Letter Words With DEFER
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words With DEFER 7 words
How often does DEFER appear in nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 7 nine-letter words containing 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 containing 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 containing DEFER are there?
There are 7 nine-letter words containing 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 containing 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 containing DEFER?
Everyday examples include DEFERENCE, DEFERRING, DEFERMENT. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare nine-letter words containing 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.