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9-letter words containing DEF

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95matching words in our word list

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DEFECTIVE, DEFENSIVE, DEFIANTLY, DEFLECTED, DEFENDING, DEFICIENT, DEFEATING, DEFENDANT, DEFENDERS, UNDEFINED

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defective18 ptsdeformity18 ptsdefecting16 ptsdefensive16 ptsdefiantly16 ptsdeflected16 ptsdeforming16 ptsdefeatism15 ptsdefection15 ptsdefectors15 ptsdefending15 ptsdeference15 ptsdeferment15 ptsdeficient15 ptsdefinable15 ptsdeflector15 ptsdefrauded15 ptsdefaulted14 ptsdefeating14 ptsdefendant14 ptsdefenders14 ptsdeferring14 ptsdeflating14 ptsdefrosted14 ptsredefined14 ptsundefined14 ptsdefeatist13 ptsdeferrals13 ptsdeflation13 ptsredefines13 pts

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How many 9-letter words containing def are there?

Our reference word list contains 95 matching words. The list can vary slightly from one word game dictionary to another.

What are some 9-letter words containing def?

Some strong matches are DEFECTIVE, DEFENSIVE, DEFIANTLY, DEFLECTED, DEFENDING, DEFICIENT, DEFEATING, DEFENDANT, DEFENDERS, UNDEFINED.

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