10-Letter Words Starting With DEFENCE
- 2 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 10-Letter Words Starting With DEFENCE 2 words
How common is DEFENCE at the start of ten-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 ten-letter words that start with DEFENCE. They average 18 points and the best is DEFENCEMAN (18 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 18
- out of 18 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- N
- 100% of words
Most common last letters
- n 100%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring ten-letter word that starts with DEFENCE
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1c 3e 1m 3a 1n 1
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + C 3 + E 1 + M 3 + A 1 + N 1 = 18 points
- Double word
- 36 pts
- Triple word
- 54 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defenceman
No dictionary definition on file. This is a valid game word that standard dictionaries rarely cover.
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10-Letter Words Starting With DEFENCE FAQ
How many ten-letter words that start with DEFENCE are there?
There are 2 ten-letter words that start with DEFENCE 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 ten-letter word that starts with DEFENCE?
DEFENCEMAN is worth 18 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENCEMEN (18).
Which rare ten-letter words that start with DEFENCE score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DEFENCEMAN (18), DEFENCEMEN (18). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.