Starting With DECL
11 words, 4 of them common · highest scoring is declutch at 16 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With DECL
There are 11 eight letter words starting with DECL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is declutch at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 4 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DECLARED, DECLARES, DECLINED 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.
For a wider net, try 8 Letter Words With DECL or Words Starting With DECL, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words Starting With DECL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With DECL
- declutch16
- declawed15
- declaims13
- declared12
- declined12
- declares11
- declines11
- declarer11
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With DECL
- declared12
- declares11
- declined12
- declines11
8 Letter Words Starting With DECL by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With DECL Defined
- declaredAdjective · 12 points
- openly or formally asserted or announced
- declaresVerb · 11 points
- say something in a solemn and emphatic manner
- declinedVerb · 12 points
- (typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease
- declinesVerb · 11 points
- (typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease
8 Letter Words Starting With DECL: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with DECL are there?
There are 11 eight letter words starting with DECL in our dictionary, and 4 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with DECL?
DECLUTCH is the highest scoring option at 16 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with DECL?
DECLARED, DECLARES, DECLINED are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with DECL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with DECL 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.