Starting With DEFE
7 words · highest scoring is defected at 15 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With DEFE
There are 7 eight letter words starting with DEFE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is defected at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 7 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEFEATED, DEFENCES, DEFENDER 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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8 Letter Words Starting With DEFE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With DEFE
- defected15
- defences14
- defended14
- defeated13
- defender13
- deferred13
- defenses12
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With DEFE
- defeated13
- defected15
- defences14
- defended14
- defender13
- defenses12
- deferred13
8 Letter Words Starting With DEFE by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With DEFE Defined
- defeatedAdjective · 13 points
- having been beaten in a battle or other contest
- defectedVerb · 15 points
- abandon one's country or cause in favour of an opposing one
- defencesNoun · 14 points
- the action of defending from or resisting attack
- defendedVerb · 14 points
- resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger
- defenderNoun · 13 points
- a person who defends someone or something
- defensesNoun · 12 points
- the action of defending from or resisting attack
8 Letter Words Starting With DEFE: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with DEFE are there?
There are 7 eight letter words starting with DEFE in our dictionary, and 7 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with DEFE?
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 DEFE?
DEFEATED, DEFENCES, DEFENDER are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with DEFE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight 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.