Starting With DEF
13 words · highest scoring is defected at 15 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With DEF
There are 13 eight letter words starting with DEF in our dictionary. The highest scoring is defected at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 13 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEFAULTS, DEFENDED, DEFIANCE 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 DEF or Words Starting With DEF, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words Starting With DEF at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With DEF
- defected15
- deformed15
- defences14
- defended14
- defiance14
- deficits14
- defeated13
- defender13
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With DEF
- defaults12
- defeated13
- defences14
- defended14
- defenses12
- defiance14
- deficits14
- definite12
8 Letter Words Starting With DEF by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With DEF Defined
- defaultsNoun · 12 points
- failure to fulfil an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a law court
- defectedVerb · 15 points
- abandon one's country or cause in favour of an opposing one
- defendedVerb · 14 points
- resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger
- defensesNoun · 12 points
- the action of defending from or resisting attack
- defianceNoun · 14 points
- open resistance; bold disobedience
- definingVerb · 13 points
- state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of
8 Letter Words Starting With DEF: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with DEF are there?
There are 13 eight 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 eight letter words starting with DEF?
DEFECTED is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words starting with DEF?
DEFAULTS, DEFENDED, DEFIANCE are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with DEF. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight 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.