Starting With DEF
8 words · highest scoring is deficiency at 21 points
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About 10 Letter Words Starting With DEF
There are 8 ten letter words starting with DEF in our dictionary. The highest scoring is deficiency at 21 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 8 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEFAMATION, DEFENSEMAN, DEFINITION 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.
For a wider net, try 10 Letter Words With DEF or Words Starting With DEF, which drops the length limit entirely.
10 Letter Words Starting With DEF at a Glance
Highest Scoring 10 Letter Words Starting With DEF
- deficiency21
- definitely17
- definitive17
- defamation16
- defenseman16
- deflection16
- defendants15
- definition14
Common 10 Letter Words Starting With DEF
- defamation16
- defendants15
- defenseman16
- deficiency21
- definitely17
- definition14
- definitive17
- deflection16
10 Letter Words Starting With DEF by Last Letter
10 Letter Words Starting With DEF Defined
- defamationNoun · 16 points
- the action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel
- defendantsNoun · 15 points
- an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
- defensemanNoun · 16 points
- (in ice hockey and lacrosse) a player in a defensive position
- definitelyAdverb · 17 points
- without doubt (used for emphasis)
- definitionNoun · 14 points
- a statement of the exact meaning of a word, especially in a dictionary
- definitiveAdjective · 17 points
- (of a conclusion or agreement) done or reached decisively and with authority
10 Letter Words Starting With DEF: Questions
How many ten letter words starting with DEF are there?
There are 8 ten letter words starting with DEF in our dictionary, and 8 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among ten letter words starting with DEF?
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 DEF?
DEFAMATION, DEFENSEMAN, DEFINITION are among the most familiar ten letter words starting with DEF. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these ten letter words starting with DEF 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.