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111 words · highest scoring is codex at 15 points

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About 5 Letter Words With DE

There are 111 five letter words containing DE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is codex at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 111 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillABIDE, DEIGN, IDEAS 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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5 Letter Words With DE at a Glance

Highest Scoring 5 Letter Words With DE

  • codex15
  • detox13
  • index13
  • oxide13
  • decks12
  • chide11
  • decay11
  • decoy11

Common 5 Letter Words With DE

  • abide8
  • chide11
  • debut8
  • delve9
  • devon9
  • grade7
  • odder7
  • slade6

5 Letter Words With DE Defined

abideVerb · 8 points
accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)
crudeAdjective · 8 points
constructed in a rudimentary or makeshift way
deignVerb · 7 points
do something that one considers to be beneath one's dignity
devonNoun · 9 points
a county of south-western England; county town, Exeter
ideasNoun · 6 points
a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action
rodeoNoun · 6 points
an exhibition or contest in which cowboys show their skill at riding broncos, roping calves, wrestling steers, etc.

5 Letter Words With DE: Questions

How many five letter words containing DE are there?

There are 111 five letter words containing DE in our dictionary, and 111 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among five letter words containing DE?

CODEX is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common five letter words containing DE?

ABIDE, DEIGN, IDEAS are among the most familiar five letter words containing DE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these five letter words containing 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.