Starting With DE
66 words · highest scoring is deficiency at 21 points
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About 10 Letter Words Starting With DE
There are 66 ten letter words starting with DE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is deficiency at 21 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 66 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEALERSHIP, DELIGHTFUL, DERIVATIVE 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.
10 Letter Words Starting With DE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 10 Letter Words Starting With DE
- deficiency21
- delinquent20
- decisively19
- dehydrated19
- dependency19
- delightful18
- deployment18
- detachment18
Common 10 Letter Words Starting With DE
- dealership16
- deductions14
- deflection16
- deliveries14
- dependable16
- depression13
- designated13
- determined14
10 Letter Words Starting With DE Defined
- dealershipNoun · 16 points
- an establishment authorized to buy and sell specific goods, especially motor vehicles
- defensemanNoun · 16 points
- (in ice hockey and lacrosse) a player in a defensive position
- delightfulAdjective · 18 points
- causing delight; charming
- dependableAdjective · 16 points
- trustworthy and reliable
- derivativeAdjective · 17 points
- imitative of the work of another artist, writer, etc., and usually disapproved of for that reason
- detectableAdjective · 15 points
- able to be discovered or identified
10 Letter Words Starting With DE: Questions
How many ten letter words starting with DE are there?
There are 66 ten letter words starting with DE in our dictionary, and 66 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among ten letter words starting with DE?
DEFICIENCY is the highest scoring option at 21 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common ten letter words starting with DE?
DEALERSHIP, DELIGHTFUL, DERIVATIVE are among the most familiar ten letter words starting with DE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these ten letter words starting with DE 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.