Starting With D
31 words · highest scoring is decentralized at 26 points
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About 13 Letter Words Starting With D
There are 31 thirteen letter words starting with D in our dictionary. The highest scoring is decentralized at 26 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 31 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DECENTRALIZED, DETERIORATION, DISCRETIONARY 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.
13 Letter Words Starting With D at a Glance
Highest Scoring 13 Letter Words Starting With D
- decentralized26
- dysfunctional22
- developmental21
- disrespectful21
- decomposition20
- differentiate20
- disadvantaged20
- disappearance20
Common 13 Letter Words Starting With D
- decentralized26
- deliberations16
- denominations16
- determination16
- disadvantages19
- discrepancies20
- disrespectful21
- distributions16
13 Letter Words Starting With D Defined
- decentralizedAdjective · 26 points
- (of an activity or organization) controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one
- demonstrationNoun · 16 points
- an act of showing that something exists or is true by giving proof or evidence
- deteriorationNoun · 14 points
- the process of becoming progressively worse
- disadvantagesNoun · 19 points
- an unfavourable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness
- discretionaryAdjective · 19 points
- available for use at the discretion of the user
- distinguishedAdjective · 19 points
- very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect
13 Letter Words Starting With D: Questions
How many thirteen letter words starting with D are there?
There are 31 thirteen letter words starting with D in our dictionary, and 31 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among thirteen letter words starting with D?
DECENTRALIZED is the highest scoring option at 26 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common thirteen letter words starting with D?
DECENTRALIZED, DETERIORATION, DISCRETIONARY are among the most familiar thirteen letter words starting with D. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these thirteen letter words starting with D 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.