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6-Letter Words Starting With DERI

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Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With DERI

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

All 6-Letter Words Starting With DERI 4 words

How common is DERI at the start of six-letter words?

Our combined English word list has 4 six-letter words that start with DERI. They average 8.5 points and the best is DERIVE (10 points).

Total words
4
Average Scrabble score
8.5
out of 10 max
Everyday words
50%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
E
50% of words

Most common last letters

  • e 50%
  • g 25%
  • s 25%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with DERI

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

D 2 + E 1 + R 1 + I 1 + V 4 + E 1 = 10 points

Double word
20 pts
Triple word
30 pts

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

derive

  1. verbreason by deduction; establish by deduction
  2. verbobtain“derive pleasure from one's garden”
  3. verbcome from“The present name derives from an older form”
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How many six-letter words that start with DERI are there?

There are 4 six-letter words that start with DERI 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 six-letter word that starts with DERI?

DERIVE is worth 10 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DERIDE (8), DERIGS (8), DERING (8).

Which rare six-letter words that start with DERI score well?

Uncommon but valid choices include DERIGS (8), DERING (8). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.