Starting With DI

68 words · highest scoring is differed at 16 points

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About 8 Letter Words Starting With DI

There are 68 eight letter words starting with DI in our dictionary. The highest scoring is differed at 16 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 68 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillDIABETES, DIPLOMAS, DISPERSE 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 DI at a Glance

Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words Starting With DI

  • differed16
  • dispatch16
  • ditching15
  • divinity15
  • divisive15
  • divorced15
  • diminish14
  • directly14

Common 8 Letter Words Starting With DI

  • diabetes11
  • diameter11
  • dilemmas13
  • directly14
  • discreet11
  • disorder10
  • dissolve12
  • ditching15

8 Letter Words Starting With DI Defined

diabetesNoun · 11 points
a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood
diasporaNoun · 11 points
the dispersion or spread of a people from their original homeland
diplomasNoun · 13 points
a certificate awarded by an educational establishment to show that someone has successfully completed a course of study
discreetAdjective · 11 points
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment
disperseVerb · 11 points
distribute or spread over a wide area
distressNoun · 9 points
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

8 Letter Words Starting With DI: Questions

How many eight letter words starting with DI are there?

There are 68 eight letter words starting with DI in our dictionary, and 68 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words starting with DI?

DIFFERED 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 DI?

DIABETES, DIPLOMAS, DISPERSE are among the most familiar eight letter words starting with DI. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these eight letter words starting with DI 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.