Starting With DEF
2 words · highest scoring is definitively at 22 points
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About 12 Letter Words Starting With DEF
There are 2 twelve letter words starting with DEF in our dictionary. The highest scoring is definitively at 22 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 2 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEFICIENCIES, DEFINITIVELY 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 DEF at a Glance
Highest Scoring 12 Letter Words Starting With DEF
- definitively22
- deficiencies20
Common 12 Letter Words Starting With DEF
- deficiencies20
- definitively22
12 Letter Words Starting With DEF by Last Letter
12 Letter Words Starting With DEF Defined
- deficienciesNoun · 20 points
- a lack or shortage
- definitivelyAdverb · 22 points
- decisively and with authority; conclusively
12 Letter Words Starting With DEF: Questions
How many twelve letter words starting with DEF are there?
There are 2 twelve letter words starting with DEF in our dictionary, and 2 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among twelve letter words starting with DEF?
DEFINITIVELY is the highest scoring option at 22 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common twelve letter words starting with DEF?
DEFICIENCIES, DEFINITIVELY are among the most familiar twelve letter words starting with DEF. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these twelve 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.