Starting With DEF

48 words, 13 of them common · highest scoring is defuzed at 21 points

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About 7 Letter Words Starting With DEF

There are 48 seven letter words starting with DEF in our dictionary. The highest scoring is defuzed at 21 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 13 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillDEFAULT, DEFENDS, DEFINED 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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7 Letter Words Starting With DEF at a Glance

Highest Scoring 7 Letter Words Starting With DEF

  • defuzed21
  • defroze20
  • defuzes20
  • defrock17
  • defying15
  • defaced14
  • defamed14
  • deffest14

Common 7 Letter Words Starting With DEF

  • default11
  • defeats11
  • defence13
  • defends12
  • defiant11
  • defined12
  • defines11
  • defunct13

7 Letter Words Starting With DEF by Last Letter

7 Letter Words Starting With DEF Defined

defaultNoun · 11 points
failure to fulfil an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a law court
defectsNoun · 13 points
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack
defendsVerb · 12 points
resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger
defiantAdjective · 11 points
openly resisting or disobeying; showing defiance
definedAdjective · 12 points
having a definite outline or specification; precisely marked or stated
deflectVerb · 13 points
cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course

7 Letter Words Starting With DEF: Questions

How many seven letter words starting with DEF are there?

There are 48 seven letter words starting with DEF in our dictionary, and 13 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among seven letter words starting with DEF?

DEFUZED is the highest scoring option at 21 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common seven letter words starting with DEF?

DEFAULT, DEFENDS, DEFINED are among the most familiar seven letter words starting with DEF. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these seven letter words starting with DEF 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.