Starting With D With Y
20 words · highest scoring is dexterity at 20 points
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About 9 Letter Words Starting With D With Y
There are 20 nine letter words starting with D and containing Y in our dictionary. The highest scoring is dexterity at 20 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 20 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DECIDEDLY, DESTROYER, 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.
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9 Letter Words Starting With D With Y at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With D With Y
- dexterity20
- dichotomy20
- democracy19
- diplomacy19
- diversify19
- discovery18
- decidedly17
- dragonfly17
Common 9 Letter Words Starting With D With Y
- decidedly17
- democracy19
- destroyed14
- dexterity20
- diplomacy19
- discovery18
- diversify19
- dormitory15
9 Letter Words Starting With D With Y by Last Letter
9 Letter Words Starting With D With Y Defined
- decidedlyAdverb · 17 points
- undoubtedly; undeniably
- dentistryNoun · 13 points
- the treatment of diseases and other conditions that affect the teeth and gums, especially the repair and extraction of teeth and the insertion of artificial ones
- destroyerNoun · 13 points
- a small, fast warship, especially one equipped for a defensive role against submarines and aircraft
- 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 With Y: Questions
How many nine letter words starting with D and containing Y are there?
There are 20 nine letter words starting with D and containing Y in our dictionary, and 20 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with D and containing 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 containing Y?
DECIDEDLY, DESTROYER, DISPARITY are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with D and containing Y. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words starting with D and containing 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.