Words That Start With DERO

Q: What is the highest-scoring word that starts with DERO?

DEROGATIVELY is worth 20 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEROGATORILY (17), DEROGATORINESS (16), DEROGATORY (15).

Q: What are some common words that start with DERO?

Everyday examples include DEROGATORY , DEROGATION , DEROGATE , DEROGATING , DEROGATES , DEROGATED . Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

Q: What is the longest word that starts with DERO?

DEROGATORINESS has 14 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, DEROGATORY (10 letters) is the longest common one.

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All Words That Start With DERO 14 words

How common is DERO at the start of words?

Our combined English word list has 14 words that start with DERO. Most are 10 letters long, they average 12.9 points, the best is DEROGATIVELY (20 points) and 28.6% end in S.

Total words: 14
Most common length: 10 letters; 5 words
Average Scrabble score: 12.9; out of 20 max
Longest word: DEROGATORINESS; 14 letters
Most common ending: S; 28.6% of words

Most common last letters

s 28.6%
y 28.6%
e 14.3%

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io14.3%

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Highest-scoring word that starts with DERO

d ₂e ₁r ₁o ₁g ₂a ₁t ₁i ₁v ₄e ₁l ₁y ₄

D 2 + E 1 + R 1 + O 1 + G 2 + A 1 + T 1 + I 1 + V 4 + E 1 + L 1 + Y 4 = 20 points

Double word: 40 pts
Triple word: 60 pts

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

derogatively

Form of derogative

adjectiveexpressive of low opinion“derogatory comments”

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How many words that start with DERO are there?

There are 14 words that start with DERO in our combined English word list. The most common length is 10 letters, with 5 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 DERO?

DEROGATIVELY is worth 20 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEROGATORILY (17), DEROGATORINESS (16), DEROGATORY (15).

What are some common words that start with DERO?

Everyday examples include DEROGATORY, DEROGATION, DEROGATE, DEROGATING, DEROGATES, DEROGATED. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.

What is the longest word that starts with DERO?

DEROGATORINESS has 14 letters. If you prefer a word people actually use, DEROGATORY (10 letters) is the longest common one.