DEFACES
7 letters · 3 syllables · verb
Definition of DEFACES
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 DEFACES 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 DEFACES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEFACES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEFACES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for DEFACES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | f | a | c | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFACES
88 words from the letters in DEFACES
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How to Use DEFACES in Word Games
DEFACES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DEFACES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEFACES to find 88 additional valid words.