Words That Start With DEFENDE
- 3 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular Words That Start With DEFENDE
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All Words That Start With DEFENDE 3 words
9-Letter Words Starting With DEFENDE 1
Full 9-letter listHow common is DEFENDE at the start of words?
Our combined English word list has 3 words that start with DEFENDE. Most are 8 letters long, they average 13.7 points and the best is DEFENDED (14 points).
- Total words
- 3
- Most common length
- 8 letters
- 2 words
- Average Scrabble score
- 13.7
- out of 14 max
- Longest word
- DEFENDERS
- 9 letters
- Most common ending
- D
- 33.3% of words
Words by length
Most common last letters
- d 33.3%
- r 33.3%
- s 33.3%
Highest-scoring word that starts with DEFENDE
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1d 2e 1d 2
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + D 2 + E 1 + D 2 = 14 points
- Double word
- 28 pts
- Triple word
- 42 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defended
Form of defend
- verbargue or speak in defense of“She supported the motion to strike”
- verbbe on the defensive; act against an attack
- verbprotect against a challenge or attack“Hold that position behind the trees!”
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How many words that start with DEFENDE are there?
There are 3 words that start with DEFENDE in our combined English word list. The most common length is 8 letters, with 2 words. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring word that starts with DEFENDE?
DEFENDED is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENDERS (14), DEFENDER (13).
What are some common words that start with DEFENDE?
Everyday examples include DEFENDED, DEFENDER, DEFENDERS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
What is the longest word that starts with DEFENDE?
DEFENDERS has 9 letters.