Words Containing DE — Scrabble Word List & Strategy
DE is one of the most common letter pairs in Scrabble with over 1,600 valid words. The DE- prefix is enormously productive in English, forming words like DEAL, DEEP, DEFEND, DELAY, DENY, DEPTH, DESIGN, DESK, and DEVELOP. As both a prefix and a frequent mid-word combination, DE gives you plays in virtually every game situation.
Top DE Words by Score
| # | Word | Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEXTERITY | 19 | Skill and grace |
| 2 | DEXTEROUS | 17 | Skillful |
| 3 | DELUXE | 14 | Luxurious |
| 4 | DESERVE | 11 | To be worthy of |
| 5 | DEVICE | 12 | A tool or gadget |
| 6 | DEPTH | 11 | How deep something is |
| 7 | DESIGN | 8 | A plan or pattern |
| 8 | DENSE | 6 | Closely packed |
| 9 | DELAY | 9 | To postpone |
| 10 | DESK | 9 | A work table |
| 11 | DEW | 7 | Morning moisture |
1,600+
Valid DE words
8 pts
Average score
Very Common
Pair rarity
Strategy Tips for DE Words
DE- is one of English's most productive prefixes: DEAL, DEEP, DEFEND, DELAY, DENY, DEPTH, DESIGN, DESK, DETAIL, DEVELOP. The pair also works mid-word (IDEA, UNDER, RIDER, MODEL, WIDER). DEVICE (12 pts) and DEPTH (11 pts) are strong plays with common tiles.
🎯 Key Takeaway
DE is one of Scrabble's most common pairs with 1,600+ words. The DE- prefix (DEAL, DEEP, DELAY, DENY, DEPTH, DESIGN, DESK) nearly guarantees a play. DELUXE (14 pts) and DEVICE (12 pts) deliver premium scores from accessible tiles.
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