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For puzzles requiring DEA prefixes, here are all 9-letter word options. Popular examples include DEACIDIFY, DEACONESS, DEACONING, plus DEADBEATS, DEADBOLTS, DEADENERS and many more. Use the table below to find the perfect word for your game.
| Word | Definition | Length | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| deacidify | 9 | 4 | |
| deaconess | 9 | 3 | |
| deaconing | 9 | 3 | |
| deadbeats | 9 | 2 | |
| deadbolts | 9 | 2 | |
| deadeners | 9 | 3 | |
| deadening | 9 | 3 | |
| deadfalls | 9 | 2 | |
| deadheads | 9 | 2 | |
| deadliest | 9 | 2 | |
| deadlifts | 9 | 2 | |
| deadlight | 9 | 2 | |
| deadlines | 9 | 3 | |
| deadlocks | 9 | 2 | |
| deadwoods | 9 | 2 | |
| deaerated | 9 | 3 | |
| deaerates | 9 | 3 | |
| deaerator | 9 | 3 | |
| deafening | 9 | 3 | |
| dealation | 9 | 3 | |
| deaminase | 9 | 3 | |
| deaminate | 9 | 3 | |
| deaneries | 9 | 3 | |
| deanships | 9 | 2 | |
| deathbeds | 9 | 2 | |
| deathblow | 9 | 2 | |
| deathcups | 9 | 2 | |
| deathless | 9 | 2 | |
| deathsman | 9 | 2 | |
| deathsmen | 9 | 2 | |
| deathtrap | 9 | 2 |
Are DEA-starting words common?
DEA is a frequent start; probing vowel swaps after DEA quickly narrows options.
Is this list good for crosswords?
Yes—filter by length mentally and scan definitions when available.
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