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 fillDEBILITATING, 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 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.