Words that start with 'd' and contain 'ref'


Scroll down to uncover 11 combinations for all the words that start with 'd' and include 'ref'.

7 letter words

  • dareful
  • direful
  • dureful

9 letter words

  • desireful
  • direfully

11 letter words

  • dereference
  • direfulness

12 letter words

  • dereferenced
  • dereferences

13 letter words

  • dereferencing
  • desirefulness

Which word from this list has the highest letter count?
The longest word is 13 letters long, which is 'dereferencing'.

How many words could one make from words that start with 'd' and include 'ref'?
Altogether, there are 11 words.

What's the most common word that starts with 'd' and includes 'ref' in the dictionary?
According to our records, the most popular word in the dictionary that start with 'd' and include 'ref' is 'direful'.

What is the highest scoring word you can play in Scrabble ?
You could make 'dareful' which scores 11 points in Scrabble.

Is there an example word from this page which might be deemed as unique in any regard?
We consider 'dureful' to be the most interesting word you can construct. According to the dictionary, 'dureful' is defined as "Lasting. [Obs.] Spenser.".