15,309 Words Containing "DE"
15,309 words containing "DE" in our 199K-word dictionary.
Browse the complete list of 15,309 English words containing "DE". Each word in the grid below shows its IPA pronunciation, CEFR difficulty level (A1 beginner up to C2 mastery), and a one-line plain-English definition. Click any word to open its full dictionary entry. Use the filters to narrow by length, part of speech, or learner level.
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Abide /əˈbaɪd/verb C1
To follow and accept a rule or law without complaint. You respect it and do what it says, especially in formal or legal contexts.
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Abode /əˈboʊd/noun C1
A formal or poetic word for home or the place where you live. Often seen in literature or formal writing.
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Academy /əˈkædəmi/noun B1
A type of school or training center where people learn specific skills or subjects. It is more specialized than a regular school.
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Beside /bɪˈsaɪd/prep A1
In the position next to or alongside something or someone.
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Besides /bɪˈsaɪdz/adv A2
Used to add information or give another reason; also means 'anyway'.
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Blonde /blɒnd/adj A1
Having light or golden colored hair; feminine spelling in American English.
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Border /ˈbɔːrdər/noun A2
A line that marks the edge where one country or region ends and another begins.
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Code /koʊd/noun B1
A set of instructions or symbols that give information or control how something works.
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Dead /dɛd/adj A2
Not living; a person or animal that has stopped breathing and functioning.
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Deal /diːl/noun B1
A business agreement where both sides get something valuable in return.
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Dear /dɪr/adj A2
Someone or something that is very important and loved by you.
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Death /dɛθ/noun A2
The end of a person's or animal's life; the state of being no longer alive.
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Debase /dɪˈbeɪs/verb C2
To make something worth less or worse in quality. To lower the standard or reputation of something.
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Debate /dɪˈbeɪt/verb B1
To have a structured discussion where people express different opinions about a topic.
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Debit /ˈdɛbɪt/noun B1
A record showing money taken out of your bank account or money you owe. The opposite of a credit.
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Debt /det/noun A2
Money that you borrowed and must pay back to someone.
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Debut /ˈdeɪbjuː/noun C1
When someone performs or appears in public for the first time. Can be an actor's first movie, a musician's first concert, or a product's first market appearance.
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Decade /ˈdɛkeɪd/noun B1
A span of ten years, like 2010-2020 or the 1990s.
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Decode /ˌdiːˈkoʊd/verb B2
To figure out what something means when it's written in code or a secret language. To understand or translate something complicated into simple words.
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Decree /dɪˈkriː/noun C1
An official command or order from someone in power (like a king or president) that must be obeyed. It becomes law immediately without needing approval.
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Deed /diːd/noun C1
An official paper that proves who owns a piece of property. When you buy a house, you receive the deed as proof of ownership.
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Deep /diːp/adj A2
Going far down or extending a long way below the surface.
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Deeply /ˈdiːpli/adv B1
In a way that is very serious, intense, or goes very far into something.
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Deer /dɪr/noun B1
an animal with four legs and long ears that lives in forests and open areas
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Defame /dɪˈfeɪm/verb C1
To harm someone's reputation by saying or spreading false and damaging things about them.
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Defile /dɪˈfaɪl/verb C2
To show extreme disrespect to something sacred or important. To make something that is pure become dirty or disgraced. Often refers to treating holy or important things badly.
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Define /dɪˈfaɪn/verb B2
To explain clearly what a word or concept means, or to set the boundaries of something.
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Defy /dɪˈfaɪ/verb C1
To refuse to obey, to resist openly, or to stand up against something or someone with courage. It shows strong opposition without backing down.
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Degree /dɪˈɡriː/noun B1
A unit for measuring heat or angles, or a university qualification you earn after studying.
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Delay /dɪˈleɪ/verb A2
To postpone or make something happen at a later time than expected.
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Words Containing "DE" by Length
2 Letter Words Containing "DE" (1)
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3 Letter Words Containing "DE" (19)
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Ide /aɪ diː iː/noun B2
A computer program where developers write and organize code with built-in tools for testing and fixing errors.
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Ode /oʊd/noun C2
A praise poem that celebrates something or someone; a formal, often lengthy poem expressing admiration.
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4 Letter Words Containing "DE" (123)
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Code /koʊd/noun B1
A set of instructions or symbols that give information or control how something works.
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Dead /dɛd/adj A2
Not living; a person or animal that has stopped breathing and functioning.
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Deal /diːl/noun B1
A business agreement where both sides get something valuable in return.
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Dear /dɪr/adj A2
Someone or something that is very important and loved by you.
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5 Letter Words Containing "DE" (369)
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Abide /əˈbaɪd/verb C1
To follow and accept a rule or law without complaint. You respect it and do what it says, especially in formal or legal contexts.
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Abode /əˈboʊd/noun C1
A formal or poetic word for home or the place where you live. Often seen in literature or formal writing.
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6 Letter Words Containing "DE" (909)
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7 Letter Words Containing "DE" (1,388)
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8 Letter Words Containing "DE" (1,968)
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9 Letter Words Containing "DE" (2,434)
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10 Letter Words Containing "DE" (2,421)
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11 Letter Words Containing "DE" (1,961)
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12 Letter Words Containing "DE" (1,547)
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13 Letter Words Containing "DE" (1,048)
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14 Letter Words Containing "DE" (669)
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15 Letter Words Containing "DE" (452)
Words Containing "DE" by Part of Speech
Nouns Containing "DE" (112)
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Decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/noun A1
A choice you make or have made about something.
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Device /dɪˈvaɪs/noun B1
A tool or machine that does a particular job or task.
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President /ˈprɛzɪdənt/noun A1
The leader of a country, company, or organization.
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Side /saɪd/noun A1
The right or left part of something, not the front or back.
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Code /koʊd/noun B1
A set of instructions or symbols that give information or control how something works.
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Deadline /ˈdedˌlaɪn/noun B1
The last day or time you have to finish something. If you miss it, you're late.
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Deal /diːl/noun B1
A business agreement where both sides get something valuable in return.
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Death /dɛθ/noun A2
The end of a person's or animal's life; the state of being no longer alive.
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Debt /det/noun A2
Money that you borrowed and must pay back to someone.
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Defence /dɪˈfens/noun B1
Protection or shield against something harmful; the team protecting in sports.
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Defense /dɪˈfens/noun A2
The act of protecting yourself or something from being hurt or attacked. It can be physical protection or explaining why you did something.
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Deficit /ˈdefɪsɪt/noun B2
When you spend more money than you earn or have available. The shortfall or negative amount.
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Desk /dɛsk/noun A1
A piece of furniture you sit at to write, study, or use a computer.
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Grade /ɡreɪd/noun A1
A mark that shows how well you did on a test.
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Idea /aɪˈdiːə/noun A1
A thought, suggestion, or plan that comes to mind.
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Model /ˈmɑdəl/noun B1
A small copy or example of a real object made to show how it looks.
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Order /ˈɔːrdər/noun A1
A request asking someone to make, deliver, or sell you something.
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Shade /ʃeɪd/noun A1
A dark area where the sun is blocked by something; cooler darkness under a tree or umbrella.
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Tide /taɪd/noun B1
The regular movement of water in and out of the ocean that happens twice daily.
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Trade /treɪd/noun A2
Buying and selling things.
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Verbs Containing "DE" (87)
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Decide /dɪˈsaɪd/verb A1
To choose what you will do or think about something after thinking about it.
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Hide /haɪd/verb A1
To put something where it cannot be seen; to conceal.
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Rode /roʊd/verb A1
Traveled on something like a bike or horse in the past.
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See /siː/verb A2
Understand an idea or situation; to comprehend.
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Delay /dɪˈleɪ/verb A2
To postpone or make something happen at a later time than expected.
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Deny /dɪˈnaɪ/verb B1
To say firmly that something did not happen, or to refuse to allow or provide something.
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Guide /ɡaɪd/verb B1
To show someone the way by going with them, or to help direct their actions or decisions.
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Persuade /pərˈsweɪd/verb B1
To make someone agree to do something or believe something by talking to them.
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Ride /raɪd/verb A1
To sit on a horse, bike, motorcycle, or in a vehicle and travel from one place to another.
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Slide /slaɪd/verb A2
Move quickly and smoothly on ice or a wet floor.
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Stride /straɪd/verb B2
to take long purposeful steps forward while walking or moving with steady motion
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Conclude /kənˈkluːd/verb B1
To finish or end something, or to decide something based on facts you have learned.
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Consider /kənˈsɪdər/verb A2
To think about something carefully, or to have an opinion or view about someone or something.
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Debate /dɪˈbeɪt/verb B1
To have a structured discussion where people express different opinions about a topic.
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Declare /dɪˈkleər/verb B1
To announce something clearly and with authority to others.
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Decrease /dɪˈkriːs/verb B1
To make something lower or smaller in amount or quantity.
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Define /dɪˈfaɪn/verb B2
To explain clearly what a word or concept means, or to set the boundaries of something.
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Delegate /ˈdɛləˌɡeɪt/verb B2
To give someone else a job or responsibility that you normally do. You stay responsible but they do the work.
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Deliver /dɪˈlɪvər/verb A2
To take and give something to someone at their home or location.
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Demand /dɪˈmænd/verb B1
To ask for something in a strong, firm way that shows you expect to get it.
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Adjectives Containing "DE" (49)
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Dead /dɛd/adj A2
Not living; a person or animal that has stopped breathing and functioning.
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Dear /dɪr/adj A2
Someone or something that is very important and loved by you.
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Deep /diːp/adj A2
Going far down or extending a long way below the surface.
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Definite /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/adj B2
Something that is clear, certain, and well-defined with no doubt about it.
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Golden /ˈɡoʊldən/adj B1
Bright yellow like gold metal, or made from the precious metal gold.
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Ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/adj A2
The best or most perfect that something could be.
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Indefinite /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/adj B2
Something that is unclear, uncertain, or does not have clear limits or an end date.
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Rude /ruːd/adj A2
Not showing respect or good manners.
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Wide /waɪd/adj A1
Extending a long way from side to side; not narrow.
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Blonde /blɒnd/adj A1
Having light or golden colored hair; feminine spelling in American English.
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Debatable /dɪˈbeɪtəbəl/adj B2
Able to be discussed or argued about because not everyone agrees.
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Deficient /dɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/adj B2
Not having enough of something needed; lacking in quality or quantity.
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Determined /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/adj B1
Having made up your mind completely. You will not change your decision or give up, even if it is difficult.
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Evident /ˈɛvɪdənt/adj B2
Easy to see or understand; clear and obvious.
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Federal /ˈfɛdərəl/adj C1
Related to the central government of a country like the United States or Canada, where power is divided between the national government and individual states.
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Homemade /ˌhoʊmˈmeɪd/adj A2
Food or products made in your own home, not made in a factory or bought ready-made from a store.
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Modern /ˈmɑdərn/adj A2
Recent; new; using current methods, styles, or technology.
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Modest /ˈmɑdɪst/adj B1
Not proud about one's abilities; or small and simple, not fancy or expensive.
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Unprecedented /ʌnˈprɛsɪdɛntɪd/adj B2
Something that has never happened before in history or experience; completely new.
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Widespread /ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/adj B2
Something that exists or happens in many places or involves many people.
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Adverbs Containing "DE" (6)
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Suddenly /ˈsʌdənli/adv A2
When something happens fast with no warning.
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Accidentally /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/adv B1
When something happens without planning or purpose. The action was not deliberate.
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Besides /bɪˈsaɪdz/adv A2
Used to add information or give another reason; also means 'anyway'.
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Deeply /ˈdiːpli/adv B1
In a way that is very serious, intense, or goes very far into something.
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Highly /ˈhaɪli/adv B1
Very much; in a big way; to a large extent.
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Indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/adv B1
A word used to agree strongly with something or to confirm that something is really true.
How to Use Words Containing "DE"
Scrabble and Word Games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, words containing "DE" can be valuable when you need to play through an existing tile on the board. Higher-tier letters like J, Q, X, and Z multiply your score quickly when stacked on bonus squares — scan the list below for short words that contain them. Two and three-letter words containing "DE" are especially useful for parallel plays where you build along an existing word and earn points for every adjacent tile.
Crossword Puzzles
For crossword puzzles, the most useful entries are mid-length common words — 5 to 8 letters — that fit standard grid patterns. Filter the list by length to match the cells in your clue. Pay attention to the CEFR level: clues from mainstream newspapers favour B1–B2 vocabulary, while themed and cryptic puzzles draw on rarer C1 and C2 words. The IPA shown on each card also helps confirm a guess — a clue marked "two syllables" should match a word with a simple stress pattern.
Creative Writing and Poetry
Writers and poets often look for groups of words containing "DE" to build alliteration, rhythm, or near-rhymes. Sort the list by length, scan the rare and C1+ words for fresh imagery, and use the linked dictionary entries to confirm connotation before you commit. The plain-English definitions are intentionally short so you can scan dozens of options without losing flow.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Words Containing "DE"
- How many words containing "DE"?
- There are 15,309 words containing "DE" in our 199,000-word English dictionary. The list ranges from common everyday words to rarer specialised vocabulary.
- What is the longest word containing "DE"?
- The longest word containing "DE" in our list is "ADENOCARCINOMAS" — 15 letters long. Tap the word to see its full definition.
- Are these words valid in Scrabble?
- Most of the words in this list are valid in Scrabble and similar word games (we cross-reference standard tournament dictionaries). A handful of proper nouns and very rare technical terms may not be — when in doubt, double-check with the official Scrabble dictionary used in your league.
- How many 5-letter words containing "DE"?
- 369 5-letter words containing "DE" — useful for Wordle, daily puzzles, and short crosswords. Filter by length above to see only 5-letter results.