DEFACED
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DEFACED
To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
"After the painting was defaced a decade ago, it went viral and has been a tourist attraction ever since."
To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of.
"He defaced the I.O.U. notes by scrawling "void" over them."
(flags) To alter a coat of arms or a flag by adding an element to it.
"You get the Finnish state flag by defacing the national flag with the state coat of arms placed in the middle of the cross."
Examples of DEFACED in a Sentence
- "After the painting was defaced a decade ago, it went viral and has been a tourist attraction ever since."
- "He defaced the I.O.U. notes by scrawling "void" over them."
- "You get the Finnish state flag by defacing the national flag with the state coat of arms placed in the middle of the cross."
Word Details
Is DEFACED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEFACED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEFACED earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 64 points total.
Letter Values for DEFACED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | f | a | c | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFACED
40 words from the letters in DEFACED
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How to Use DEFACED in Word Games
DEFACED is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DEFACED uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 64 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEFACED to find 40 additional valid words.