Starting With DEL
10 words · highest scoring is delicacy at 16 points
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About 8 Letter Words Starting With DEL
There are 10 eight letter words starting with DEL in our dictionary. The highest scoring is delicacy at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 10 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DELAYING, DELETION, DELIGHTS 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 DEL or Words Starting With DEL, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words Starting With DEL at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With DEL
- delicacy16
- delivery15
- delaying13
- delights13
- delivers12
- delicate11
- delegate10
- deleting10
Common 8 Letter Words Starting With DEL
- delaying13
- delegate10
- deleting10
- deletion9
- delicate11
- delights13
- delivers12
- delivery15
8 Letter Words Starting With DEL by Last Letter
8 Letter Words Starting With DEL Defined
- delayingVerb · 13 points
- make (someone or something) late or slow
- delegateNoun · 10 points
- a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference
- deletionNoun · 9 points
- the removal or obliteration of written or printed matter, especially by drawing a line through it
- delicateAdjective · 11 points
- very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality
- delightsVerb · 13 points
- please (someone) greatly
- deliveryNoun · 15 points
- the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods
8 Letter Words Starting With DEL: Questions
How many eight letter words starting with DEL are there?
There are 10 eight letter words starting with DEL in our dictionary, and 10 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with DEL?
DELICACY 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 DEL?
DELAYING, DELETION, DELIGHTS are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with DEL. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight letter words starting with DEL 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.