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Words That Start With DEFT

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Popular Words That Start With DEFT

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

All Words That Start With DEFT 6 words

How common is DEFT at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 6 words that start with DEFT. Most are 6 letters long, they average 11.3 points and the best is DEFTNESSES (14 points).

Total words
6
Most common length
6 letters
2 words
Average Scrabble score
11.3
out of 14 max
Longest word
DEFTNESSES
10 letters
Most common ending
S
33.3% of words

Words by length

Most common last letters

  • s 33.3%
  • t 33.3%
  • r 16.7%

Rare words worth knowing

Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.

Highest-scoring word that starts with DEFT

d 2e 1f 4t 1n 1e 1s 1s 1e 1s 1

D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + T 1 + N 1 + E 1 + S 1 + S 1 + E 1 + S 1 = 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).

deftnesses

Form of deftness

  1. nounskillful performance or ability without difficulty“his quick adeptness was a product of good design”
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Words That Start With DEFT FAQ

How many words that start with DEFT are there?

There are 6 words that start with DEFT in our combined English word list. The most common length is 6 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 DEFT?

DEFTNESSES is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFTLY (13), DEFTNESS (12), DEFTEST (11).

What are some common words that start with DEFT?

Everyday examples include DEFTER, DEFTLY, DEFT, DEFTEST, DEFTNESS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with DEFT?

DEFTNESSES has 10 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, DEFTEST (7 letters) is the longest common one.