4-letter words starting with DE
Embark on a linguistic journey with words that begin with the letter DE. This section showcases how DE at the start shapes the identity and sound of various words. From commonly used terms to rare finds, explore the diverse range of words that start with DE, enriching your vocabulary and appreciation for language.
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dead | 6 | devoid of physical sensation; numb | his gums were dead from the novocain |
| deal | 5 | an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each | he rose to prominence through a series of shady deals |
| dear | 5 | a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child) | - |
| deep | 7 | of an obscure nature | a deep dark secret |
| debt | 7 | an obligation to pay or do something | - |
| desk | 9 | a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments | - |
| deaf | 8 | (usually followed by `to') unwilling or refusing to pay heed | deaf to her warnings |
| dean | 5 | United States film actor whose moody rebellious roles made him a cult figure (1931-1955) | - |
| deny | 8 | deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit | - |
| deck | 11 | a pack of 52 playing cards | - |
| deer | 5 | distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers | - |
| deed | 6 | something that people do or cause to happen | - |
| demo | 7 | give an exhibition of to an interested audience | We will demo the new software in Washington |
| dent | 5 | a depression scratched or carved into a surface | - |
| defy | 11 | resist or confront with resistance | - |
| dell | 5 | a small wooded hollow | - |
| devi | 8 | Hindu mother goddess; supreme power in the universe; wife or embodiment of the female energy of Siva having both beneficent and malevolent forms or aspects | - |
| deli | 5 | a shop selling ready-to-eat food products | - |
| deva | 8 | - | - |
| dens | 5 | - | - |
| dewy | 11 | wet with dew | - |
| dere | 5 | - | - |
| deem | 7 | keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view | - |
| deco | 7 | a style of design that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s; marked by stylized forms and geometric designs adapted to mass production | - |
| deus | 5 | - | - |
| debs | 7 | United States labor organizer who ran for President as a socialist (1855-1926) | - |
| deft | 8 | skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands | a deft waiter |
| demy | 10 | - | - |
| dern | 5 | - | - |
| deek | 9 | - | - |
| deme | 7 | - | - |
| debe | 7 | - | - |
| dene | 5 | - | - |
| dele | 5 | - | - |
| dexy | 15 | - | - |
| deys | 8 | - | - |
| deps | 7 | - | - |
| derm | 7 | - | - |
| dero | 5 | - | - |
| derv | 8 | diesel oil used in cars and lorries with diesel engines; from d(iesel) e(ngine) r(oad) v(ehicle) | - |
| desi | 5 | - | - |
| devo | 8 | - | - |
| devs | 8 | - | - |
| dews | 8 | - | - |
| degu | 6 | - | - |
| deaw | 8 | - | - |
| deen | 5 | - | - |
| dees | 5 | - | - |
| deet | 5 | - | - |
| deev | 8 | - | - |
| defi | 8 | - | - |
| defo | 8 | - | - |
| degs | 6 | - | - |
| deni | 5 | - | - |
| deid | 6 | - | - |
| deif | 8 | - | - |
| deil | 5 | - | - |
| deke | 9 | - | - |
| delf | 8 | an excavation; usually a quarry or mine | - |
| delo | 5 | - | - |
| dels | 5 | - | - |
| delt | 5 | - | - |
