Starting With DEF
9 words · highest scoring is defective at 18 points
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About 9 Letter Words Starting With DEF
There are 9 nine letter words starting with DEF in our dictionary. The highest scoring is defective at 18 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 9 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEFEATING, DEFENDERS, DEFIANTLY 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 9 Letter Words With DEF or Words Starting With DEF, which drops the length limit entirely.
9 Letter Words Starting With DEF at a Glance
Highest Scoring 9 Letter Words Starting With DEF
- defective18
- defensive16
- defiantly16
- deflected16
- defending15
- deficient15
- defeating14
- defendant14
Common 9 Letter Words Starting With DEF
- defeating14
- defective18
- defendant14
- defenders14
- defending15
- defensive16
- defiantly16
- deficient15
9 Letter Words Starting With DEF by Last Letter
9 Letter Words Starting With DEF Defined
- defeatingVerb · 14 points
- win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat
- defectiveAdjective · 18 points
- imperfect or faulty
- defendersNoun · 14 points
- a person who defends someone or something
- defendingAdjective · 15 points
- resisting an attack made on someone or something; protecting from harm or danger
- defiantlyAdverb · 16 points
- in a manner that shows open resistance or bold disobedience
- deficientAdjective · 15 points
- not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient
9 Letter Words Starting With DEF: Questions
How many nine letter words starting with DEF are there?
There are 9 nine letter words starting with DEF in our dictionary, and 9 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among nine letter words starting with DEF?
DEFECTIVE is the highest scoring option at 18 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common nine letter words starting with DEF?
DEFEATING, DEFENDERS, DEFIANTLY are among the most familiar nine letter words starting with DEF. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these nine letter words starting with DEF 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.