10-Letter Words Starting With DEFENSE
- 2 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
All 10-Letter Words Starting With DEFENSE 2 words
How common is DEFENSE at the start of ten-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 ten-letter words that start with DEFENSE. They average 16 points and the best is DEFENSEMAN (16 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 16
- out of 16 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 DEFENSE
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1s 1e 1m 3a 1n 1
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + S 1 + E 1 + M 3 + A 1 + N 1 = 16 points
- Double word
- 32 pts
- Triple word
- 48 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defenseman
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 DEFENSE FAQ
How many ten-letter words that start with DEFENSE are there?
There are 2 ten-letter words that start with DEFENSE 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 DEFENSE?
DEFENSEMAN is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENSEMEN (16).
Which rare ten-letter words that start with DEFENSE score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DEFENSEMAN (16), DEFENSEMEN (16). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.