Starting With DEFE
4 words, 3 of them common · highest scoring is defect at 12 points
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About 6 Letter Words Starting With DEFE
There are 4 six letter words starting with DEFE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is defect at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEFEAT, DEFECT, DEFEND 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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6 Letter Words Starting With DEFE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words Starting With DEFE
- defect12
- defend11
- defeat10
- defers10
Common 6 Letter Words Starting With DEFE
- defeat10
- defect12
- defend11
6 Letter Words Starting With DEFE by Last Letter
6 Letter Words Starting With DEFE Defined
- defeatVerb · 10 points
- win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat
- defectNoun · 12 points
- a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack
- defendVerb · 11 points
- resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger
6 Letter Words Starting With DEFE: Questions
How many six letter words starting with DEFE are there?
There are 4 six letter words starting with DEFE in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words starting with DEFE?
DEFECT is the highest scoring option at 12 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words starting with DEFE?
DEFEAT, DEFECT, DEFEND are among the most familiar six letter words starting with DEFE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words starting with DEFE 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.