Starting With DE
21 words · highest scoring is demographics at 23 points
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About 12 Letter Words Starting With DE
There are 21 twelve letter words starting with DE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is demographics at 23 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 21 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEBILITATING, DELIBERATION, DEPRECIATION 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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12 Letter Words Starting With DE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words Starting With DE
- demographics23
- definitively22
- deficiencies20
- developments20
- deliberately18
- dependencies18
- degenerative17
- departmental17
Common 12 Letter Words Starting With DE
- debilitating16
- deficiencies20
- degenerative17
- deliberation15
- demonstrates15
- dependencies18
- deregulation14
- destinations13
12 Letter Words Starting With DE by Last Letter
- 12 Letter Words Starting With DE Ending in S
- 12 Letter Words Starting With DE Ending in N
- 12 Letter Words Starting With DE Ending in D
- 12 Letter Words Starting With DE Ending in Y
- 12 Letter Words Starting With DE Ending in E
- 12 Letter Words Starting With DE Ending in G
- 12 Letter Words Starting With DE Ending in L
12 Letter Words Starting With DE Defined
- debilitatingAdjective · 16 points
- (of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm
- definitivelyAdverb · 22 points
- decisively and with authority; conclusively
- deliberationNoun · 15 points
- long and careful consideration or discussion
- demonstratesVerb · 15 points
- give a practical exhibition and explanation of (how a machine, skill, or craft works or is performed)
- depreciationNoun · 17 points
- a reduction in the value of an asset over time, due in particular to wear and tear
- designationsNoun · 14 points
- the action of choosing someone to hold an office or post
12 Letter Words Starting With DE: Questions
How many twelve letter words starting with DE are there?
There are 21 twelve letter words starting with DE in our dictionary, and 21 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words starting with DE?
DEMOGRAPHICS is the highest scoring option at 23 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common twelve letter words starting with DE?
DEBILITATING, DELIBERATION, DEPRECIATION are among the most familiar twelve letter words starting with DE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these twelve 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.