Common 15-letter words that start with D
With their Scrabble points and, for the first three, a short meaning, most used first.
- differentiation★22the act of differentiating
- diversification★24the act of diversifying
- dissatisfaction★21the state of being dissatisfied
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15-letter words starting with DA (11)
Top score: DACTYLOGRAPHERS, 27 points (tied with one other)
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15-letter words starting with DE (215)
Top score: DEMYTHOLOGIZING, 35 points. to remove mythology from
demythologizing35decontextualizenot in WWF34dehydrogenizingUK34demythologizers34deoxyhemoglobinnot in WWF34dehypnotizationUK33demisemiquavers32desexualization32dexamphetaminesUK32decarboxylating31dechristianizedUK31decommunizationUK31defamiliarizingnot in WWF31dexfenfluraminenot in WWF31decarboxylation30
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dechristianizesUK30decriminalizing30defeminizations30dehumanizations30denazificationsnot in WWF30decarbonizationnot in WWF29decarburization29decimalizations29demobilizations29democratization29demographically29demythificationUK29departmentalize29dephosphorylate29dermatoglyphics29decipherabilityUK28deglamorization28demagnetization28dematerializing28depersonalizing28derivatizations28desilverizationUK28despiritualized28desulfurization28detoxifications28devalorizationsUK28devitalizationsnot in WWF28decasualization27decolonizations27decolorizations27decolourizationUK27decomposability27decreolizationsnot in WWF27delabializationnot in WWF27delocalizations27demonetizations27demoralizations27demutualizationnot in WWF27depolarizations27dereligionizingUK27desacralization27despiritualizes27destabilization27detribalization27defervescenciesUK26deindustrialize26demystification26demythologisingnot in WWF26denationalizing26derequisitionedUK26dermatophytosesUK26dermatophytosisUK26developmentally26decalcification25decontextualisenot in WWF25dehydrogenating25dehydrogenisingUK25demisexualitiesUK25democratifiableUK25demythologisersUK25desalinizations25desensitization25deacidification24debauchednessesUK24decaffeinations24defectivenesses24dehydrogenation24dehypnotisationUK24demonstratively24dephlogisticateUK24dermatographiasUK24dermatographiesUK24determinativelynot in WWF24devitrification24deceivabilitiesUK23deceptivenesses23decertification23decommissioning23decontaminativeUK23dedifferentiate23defectibilitiesUK23deflocculationsUK23deformabilitiesUK23dehydroretinolsUK23demonstrability23demulsificationUK23dermatomyositisnot in WWF23descriptiveness23desexualisationUK23destructibility23detachabilities23determinabilityUK23dexterousnesses23dextrorotationsnot in WWF23deceptibilitiesUK22dechristianisedUK22decommissionersUK22decommunisationUK22decompensations22defamiliarisingnot in WWF22defensivenesses22defragmentationnot in WWF22departmentalismnot in WWF22despicabilitiesUK22deceitfulnesses21dechlorinations21dechristianisesUK21deconcentrating21decontaminating21decriminalisingnot in WWF21deduciblenessesUK21deductibilities21defeasibilities21defeminisationsUK21defencelessnessnot in WWF21defensibilities21defibrillations21deficientnessesUK21dehumanisationsnot in WWF21deindividuationUK21delightednesses21demeritoriouslyUK21denitrification21denitrificatorsUK21dependabilities21depigmentations21desertification21dessertspoonful21destructiveness21destructivities21desulphurationsUK21decarbonisationUK20decarburisationUK20decimalisationsnot in WWF20deconcentration20deconsecrations20deconstructions20decontamination20decontaminators20degradabilitiesnot in WWF20delectabilities20demandingnesses20demobilisationsnot in WWF20democratisationnot in WWF20departmentalisenot in WWF20deplorabilitiesUK20dermatoplastiesUK20deservingnessesnot in WWF20detectabilities20deathlessnesses19deciduousnesses19defenestrations19defenselessness19deglamorisationUK19degradingnessesUK19delegitimations19demagnetisationUK19dematerialisingnot in WWF19depersonalisingnot in WWF19derivatisationsUK19desilverisationUK19despiritualisedUK19desulfurisationUK19devalorisationsUK19devitalisationsUK19devotionalitiesUK19decasualisationUK18decolonisationsnot in WWF18decolorisationsUK18decolourisationUK18deliciousnesses18delocalisationsUK18demonetisationsUK18demonstrational18demoralisationsUK18demutualisationUK18depolarisationsUK18dereligionisingUK18desacralisationUK18desirablenesses18desperatenesses18despiritualisesUK18destabilisationnot in WWF18destructionists18determinateness18deterrabilities18detestabilitiesUK18detribalisationUK18deuteranomalies18deuteranomalous18degenerationistUK17deindustrialisenot in WWF17denationalisingnot in WWF17deregistrationsUK17deleteriousness16deliriousnesses16desalinisationsUK16desensitisationnot in WWF16destitutenesses16desultorinesses16
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15-letter words starting with DI (212)
Top score: DICHLOROBENZENE, 32 points (tied with one other). an organic compound consisting of a benzene ring where two chlorine atoms replace…
differentiation★22diversification★24dissatisfaction★21dichlorobenzene32dichotomization32dithyrambically31dialyzabilitiesUK30diphenhydramine30disequilibriums29divisionalizingnot in WWF29diffractometric28diffrangibilityUK28diphenylketonesUK28disacknowledgedUK28disequilibrated28
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disfellowshipedUK28disquisitionaryUK28dissyllabifyingUK28dichromaticismsUK27diffractivenessUK27dinitrobenzenes27disacknowledgesUK27disequilibrates27diagonalization26diastrophically26dichloromethaneUK26diffractometers26digitalizations26dihydrocodeinesUK26diphenylenimineUK26disaccommodatedUK26discommodiouslyUK26disillusionizedUK26disintoxicating26disnaturalizingUK26disorganization26disrespectfully26diaphototropismUK25diffusivenesses25dimenhydrinates25disaccommodatesUK25disaffectednessUK25discomboberatedUK25discombobulated25disembowelments25disempowermentsnot in WWF25disenchantingly25disenfranchised25disillusionizesUK25disintoxication25distinguishably25dithiocarbamate25diamagneticallyUK24diaphragmatitisUK24diaphragmitisesUK24dichloroethanes24difficultnessesnot in WWF24diffusibilitiesUK24dimethylanilineUK24disaccharidases24disaffectionateUK24disaffirmationsUK24disafforestmentUK24disappointingly24discomboberatesUK24discombobulates24disconcertingly24disembarkations24disembellishingUK24disencumbermentUK24disencumbrancesUK24disenfranchises24disfurnishments24disharmoniouslynot in WWF24dissatisfactory24diaheliotropismUK23diaphototropiesUK23dichotomisationUK23dichotomousness23differentiating23disappropriatedUK23discapacitatingUK23discommendationUK23discommissionedUK23disconfirmationnot in WWF23disconformities23disemboguementsUK23disenchantments23dishearteningly23displenishmentsUK23disreputability23distractibility23distributorship23differentiatorsnot in WWF22differentnesses22disaffiliations22disagreeabilityUK22disapplicationsUK22disappointments22disapprobations22disappropriatesUK22disciplinariumsUK22disconcertments22disestablishing22disgracefulness22dishabilitatingUK22disimprisonmentUK22disinflationary22distinguishable22distinguishmentUK22dialectological21dialysabilitiesUK21dignifiednessesUK21diplomatologiesUK21disadvantageous21disambiguations21disassimilativeUK21discontinuously21discountenanced21discouragements21discretionarilyUK21disembarrassing21disenthrallmentUK21disenthralmentsUK21disfeaturementsUK21dishabilitationUK21disheartenments21disincarceratedUK21disincorporatedUK21disinformations21disinheritances21disinvigoratingUK21dispassionately21disproportioned21disputativenessUK21dissolvablenessUK21distinctiveness21divertibilitiesUK21divertissements21divisiblenessesUK21dinoflagellates20disciplinarians20discontentments20discontinuances20discountenances20discriminations20disentrancementUK20disincarceratesUK20disincorporatesUK20disinterestedly20disinthrallingsUK20disobligingnessUK20dispensablenessUK20disposabilities20disproportional20disputabilitiesUK20dissociablenessUK20distemperatures20divisionalisingnot in WWF20dialectologists19digestibilities19disaggregations19disarrangements19disarticulating19disassimilatingUK19discontiguitiesUK19disentanglement19disforestationsUK19disgruntlements19disilluminatingUK19disinfestations19disintermediatenot in WWF19disinvestituresUK19dispersednessesUK19displeasingnessUK19distastefulness19distressfulness19distrustfulness19diastereoisomer18dictatorialness18dilatablenessesUK18dioeciousnessesUK18disarticulation18disarticulatorsUK18disassimilationUK18disassociations18disattributionsUK18discolourationsnot in WWF18disconsolations18discontinuation18discontinuities18disentrainmentsUK18disguisednessesUK18disgustednessesUK18disillusionment18disinclinations18disparatenesses18dissimilarities18dissolubilitiesnot in WWF18dissolutionismsUK18diagonalisationUK17digitalisationsUK17disillusionisedUK17disintegrations17disnaturalisingUK17disorganisationnot in WWF17distortednessesUK17disillusionisesUK16disorientations16dissertationistUK16dissolutenesses16dissolutionistsUK16
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15-letter words starting with DO (17)
Top score: DOCUMENTARIZING, 30 points (tied with one other)
documentarizingUK30dolichocephalic30dolomitizations27dodecasyllablesUK24dorsibranchiateUK23downheartedness23downrightnesses23dorsiventrality22dorsoventrality22documentarisingUK21dolichosaurusesUK21doctrinarianismUK20documentational20downregulationsUK20domineeringness19dolomitisationsUK18doubtlessnesses18
DR…
15-letter words starting with DR (7)
Top score: DRAUGHTSMANSHIP, 27 points. the skills required of a draftsman
DU…
15-letter words starting with DU (2)
Top score: DURCHKOMPONIERT, 29 points
DY…
15-letter words starting with DY (5)
Top score: DYSMORPHOPHOBIC, 35 points
About these words
- 469 of the 6,260 15-letter words start with D (7%), the fifth most of any letter.
- 273 are good in NWL2023, 458 in Collins Scrabble Words, 268 in WOW24 and 226 in the Words With Friends list. 3 are everyday words.
- In Scrabble points, demythologizing and dysmorphophobic share the top score (35), then four words on 34.