Words that start with DEA

172 words begin with DEA, and DEACIDIFICATION scores the most at 24 points.

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15-letter words count:2

13-letter words count:2

12-letter words count:7

11-letter words count:19

10-letter words count:26

9-letter words count:31

8-letter words count:30

7-letter words count:21

6-letter words count:19

5-letter words count:10

4-letter words count:5

How many there are

DEA starts 172 words in the Tournament dictionary. Longest first below.

The distribution peaks at 9 letters (31 words) and thins out toward 15, where only 2 remain.

Points and lengths

The most valuable word in this set is DEACIDIFICATION at 24 points. It tops both tables: 27 in Words With Friends as well.

The longest answers are DEACIDIFICATION and DEATHLESSNESSES, at 15 letters.

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What some of these mean

deactivation
breaking up a military unit (by transfers or discharges)
deamination
removal of the amino radical from an amino acid or other amino compound
deathwatch
minute wingless psocopterous insects injurious to books and papers
deadlocked
at a complete standstill because of opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions
deactivate
make inactive

Common questions

How many words start with DEA?
172, ranging from 4 to 15 letters.
What is the best scoring word that starts with DEA?
DEACIDIFICATION, worth 24 points in Scrabble.
What is the longest word that starts with DEA?
DEACIDIFICATION and DEATHLESSNESSES, at 15 letters.