Starting With D Ending in Y
17 words · highest scoring is difficulty at 22 points
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About 10 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in Y
There are 17 ten letter words starting with D and ending in Y in our dictionary. The highest scoring is difficulty at 22 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 17 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DECISIVELY, DEROGATORY, DISHONESTY among them.
The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it. This list is also searched as words ending with Y — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 10 Letter Words With Y or Words Starting With D Ending in Y, which drops the length limit entirely.
10 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in Y at a Glance
Highest Scoring 10 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in Y
- difficulty22
- deficiency21
- decisively19
- dependency19
- definitely17
- dishonesty17
- delicately16
- dictionary16
Common 10 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in Y
- decisively19
- definitely17
- dependency19
- dictionary16
- diligently15
- discreetly16
- disorderly15
- distillery14
10 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in Y Defined
- decisivelyAdverb · 19 points
- in a manner that settles an issue convincingly or produces a definite result
- definitelyAdverb · 17 points
- without doubt (used for emphasis)
- derogatoryAdjective · 15 points
- showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
- diligentlyAdverb · 15 points
- in a way that shows care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties
- dishonestyNoun · 17 points
- deceitfulness shown in someone's character or behaviour
- distilleryNoun · 14 points
- a place where spirits are manufactured
10 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in Y: Questions
How many ten letter words starting with D and ending in Y are there?
There are 17 ten letter words starting with D and ending in Y in our dictionary, and 17 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among ten letter words starting with D and ending in Y?
DIFFICULTY is the highest scoring option at 22 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common ten letter words starting with D and ending in Y?
DECISIVELY, DEROGATORY, DISHONESTY are among the most familiar ten letter words starting with D and ending in Y. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these ten letter words starting with D and ending in Y valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?
Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.