Starting With D Ending in Y
15 words · highest scoring is dexterity at 20 points
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About 9 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in Y
There are 15 nine letter words starting with D and ending in Y in our dictionary. The highest scoring is dexterity at 20 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 15 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DECIDEDLY, DICHOTOMY, DISPARITY 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. This list is also searched as words ending with Y — it is the same set either way.
For a wider net, try 9 Letter Words With Y or Words Starting With D Ending in Y, which drops the length limit entirely.
9 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in Y at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in Y
- dexterity20
- dichotomy20
- democracy19
- diplomacy19
- diversify19
- discovery18
- decidedly17
- dragonfly17
Common 9 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in Y
- decidedly17
- defiantly16
- dentistry13
- dichotomy20
- diplomacy19
- discovery18
- diversify19
- dormitory15
9 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in Y Defined
- decidedlyAdverb · 17 points
- undoubtedly; undeniably
- democracyNoun · 19 points
- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
- dichotomyNoun · 20 points
- a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different
- diplomacyNoun · 19 points
- the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad
- disparityNoun · 15 points
- a difference in level or treatment, especially one that is seen as unfair
- diversityNoun · 16 points
- the state of being diverse; variety
9 Letter Words Starting With D Ending in Y: Questions
How many nine letter words starting with D and ending in Y are there?
There are 15 nine letter words starting with D and ending in Y in our dictionary, and 15 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with D and ending in Y?
DEXTERITY is the highest scoring option at 20 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words starting with D and ending in Y?
DECIDEDLY, DICHOTOMY, DISPARITY are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with D and ending in Y. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words starting with D and ending in Y 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.