Starting With DES
8 words · highest scoring is despicable at 17 points
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About 10 Letter Words Starting With DES
There are 8 ten letter words starting with DES in our dictionary. The highest scoring is despicable at 17 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 8 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DESCENDANT, DESCRIBING, DESPICABLE 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.
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10 Letter Words Starting With DES at a Glance
Highest Scoring 10 Letter Words Starting With DES
- despicable17
- describing16
- descending15
- destroying15
- descendant14
- destroyers14
- designated13
- desolation11
Common 10 Letter Words Starting With DES
- descendant14
- descending15
- describing16
- designated13
- desolation11
- despicable17
- destroyers14
- destroying15
10 Letter Words Starting With DES by Last Letter
10 Letter Words Starting With DES Defined
- descendantNoun · 14 points
- a person, plant, or animal that is descended from a particular ancestor
- descendingAdjective · 15 points
- moving or sloping downwards
- describingVerb · 16 points
- give a detailed account in words of
- desolationNoun · 11 points
- a state of complete emptiness or destruction
- despicableAdjective · 17 points
- deserving hatred and contempt
- destroyersNoun · 14 points
- a small, fast warship, especially one equipped for a defensive role against submarines and aircraft
10 Letter Words Starting With DES: Questions
How many ten letter words starting with DES are there?
There are 8 ten letter words starting with DES 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 DES?
DESPICABLE is the highest scoring option at 17 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common ten letter words starting with DES?
DESCENDANT, DESCRIBING, DESPICABLE are among the most familiar ten letter words starting with DES. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these ten letter words starting with DES 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.