Words Starting with DEFECT

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13-Letter Words

defectibility24 defectionists19 defectiveness22

The highest scoring words starting with DEFECT

Want to go straight to the words that will get you the best score? Here are the highest scoring words starting with DEFECT.

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10-Letter Words

defectible18 defections16 defectives19

9-Letter Words

defecting16 defection15 defective18 defectors15

8-Letter Words

defected15 defector14

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FAQ on words starting with DEFECT

What are the best Scrabble words starting with DEFECT?

The highest scoring word starting with DEFECT is defectively, worth 23 points.

Other high scorers: defectiveness defectives defective defecting defections

How many words start with DEFECT?

There are 16 words starting with DEFECT in the Scrabble dictionary.

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