Starting With DES
4 words · highest scoring is design at 8 points
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About 6 Letter Words Starting With DES
There are 4 six letter words starting with DES in our dictionary. The highest scoring is design at 8 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DESERT, DESIGN, DESIRE 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 DES at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words Starting With DES
- design8
- desert7
- desire7
- desist7
Common 6 Letter Words Starting With DES
- desert7
- design8
- desire7
- desist7
6 Letter Words Starting With DES by Last Letter
6 Letter Words Starting With DES Defined
- desertVerb · 7 points
- abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous
- designNoun · 8 points
- a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other object before it is made
- desireNoun · 7 points
- a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen
- desistVerb · 7 points
- stop doing something; cease or abstain
6 Letter Words Starting With DES: Questions
How many six letter words starting with DES are there?
There are 4 six letter words starting with DES in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words starting with DES?
DESIGN is the highest scoring option at 8 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common six letter words starting with DES?
DESERT, DESIGN, DESIRE are among the most familiar six letter words starting with DES. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words starting with DES 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.