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6-Letter Words Starting With DETE

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Popular 6-Letter Words Starting With DETE

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

All 6-Letter Words Starting With DETE 5 words

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

Our combined English word list has 5 six-letter words that start with DETE. They average 7.4 points and the best is DETECT (9 points).

Total words
5
Average Scrabble score
7.4
out of 9 max
Everyday words
60%
common in ordinary English
Most common ending
T
60% of words

Most common last letters

  • t 60%
  • s 20%
  • u 20%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring six-letter word that starts with DETE

d 2e 1t 1e 1c 3t 1

D 2 + E 1 + T 1 + E 1 + C 3 + T 1 = 9 points

Double word
18 pts
Triple word
27 pts

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

detect

  1. verbdiscover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of“She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water”
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How many six-letter words that start with DETE are there?

There are 5 six-letter words that start with DETE 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 DETE?

DETECT is worth 9 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DETERS (7), DETEST (7), DETENT (7).

What are some common six-letter words that start with DETE?

Everyday examples include DETECT, DETEST, DETERS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.