Starting With DES With E

12 words · highest scoring is describe at 13 points

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About 8 Letter Words Starting With DES With E

There are 12 eight letter words starting with DES and containing E in our dictionary. The highest scoring is describe at 13 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 12 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillDESCENDS, DESERVES, DESPISED 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 DES With E at a Glance

Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With DES With E

  • describe13
  • deserved13
  • descends12
  • deserves12
  • despised12
  • destroys12
  • designed11
  • deserted10

Common 8 Letter Words Starting With DES With E

  • descends12
  • describe13
  • deserved13
  • deserves12
  • designer10
  • desolate9
  • desserts9
  • destined10

8 Letter Words Starting With DES With E by Last Letter

8 Letter Words Starting With DES With E Defined

descendsVerb · 12 points
move or fall downwards
desertedVerb · 10 points
abandon (a person, cause, or organization) in a way considered disloyal or treacherous
deservesVerb · 12 points
do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which rewards or punishes as appropriate)
designerNoun · 10 points
a person who plans the look or workings of something prior to it being made, by preparing drawings or plans
despisedVerb · 12 points
feel contempt or a deep repugnance for
destinedAdjective · 10 points
(of a person's future) regarded as developing as though according to a pre-existing plan

8 Letter Words Starting With DES With E: Questions

How many eight letter words starting with DES and containing E are there?

There are 12 eight letter words starting with DES and containing E in our dictionary, and 12 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with DES and containing E?

DESCRIBE is the highest scoring option at 13 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common eight letter words starting with DES and containing E?

DESCENDS, DESERVES, DESPISED are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with DES and containing E. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these eight letter words starting with DES and containing E 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.