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For puzzles requiring DES prefixes, here are all 7-letter word options. Popular examples include DESALTS, DESANDS, DESCANT, plus DESCEND, DESCENT, DESERTS and many more. Click any word for its full definition and usage.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| desalts | 7 | 2 | |
| desands | 7 | 2 | |
| descant | 7 | 2 | |
| descend | 7 | 2 | |
| descent | 7 | 2 | |
| deserts | 7 | 2 | |
| deserve | 7 | 2 | |
| desexed | 7 | 3 | |
| desexes | 7 | 3 | |
| designs | 7 | 2 | |
| desired | 7 | 3 | |
| desirer | 7 | 3 | |
| desires | 7 | 3 | |
| desists | 7 | 2 | |
| deskman | 7 | 2 | |
| deskmen | 7 | 2 | |
| desktop | 7 | 2 | |
| desmans | 7 | 2 | |
| desmids | 7 | 2 | |
| desmoid | 7 | 2 | |
| desorbs | 7 | 2 | |
| despair | 7 | 2 | |
| despise | 7 | 2 | |
| despite | 7 | 2 | |
| despoil | 7 | 2 | |
| despond | 7 | 2 | |
| despots | 7 | 2 | |
| dessert | 7 | 2 | |
| destain | 7 | 2 | |
| destine | 7 | 2 | |
| destiny | 7 | 3 | |
| destroy | 7 | 2 | |
| desugar | 7 | 3 |
Are DES-starting words common?
DES is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after DES quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.
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