Starting With DE
66 words · highest scoring is decked at 14 points
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About 6 Letter Words Starting With DE
There are 66 six letter words starting with DE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is decked at 14 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 66 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEACON, DEFEAT, DEPLOY 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.
6 Letter Words Starting With DE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words Starting With DE
- decked14
- deluxe14
- dexter14
- decker13
- deeply12
- defect12
- deploy12
- depths12
Common 6 Letter Words Starting With DE
- deacon9
- debuts9
- decree9
- defend11
- demand10
- depart9
- derive10
- detour7
6 Letter Words Starting With DE Defined
- deaconNoun · 9 points
- (in Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox Churches) an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest
- decentAdjective · 9 points
- conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour
- defeatVerb · 10 points
- win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat
- demandNoun · 10 points
- an insistent and peremptory request, made as of right
- deployVerb · 12 points
- move (troops or equipment) into position for military action
- detainVerb · 7 points
- keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention
6 Letter Words Starting With DE: Questions
How many six letter words starting with DE are there?
There are 66 six letter words starting with DE in our dictionary, and 66 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words starting with DE?
DECKED is the highest scoring option at 14 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words starting with DE?
DEACON, DEFEAT, DEPLOY are among the most familiar six letter words starting with DE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six 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.