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DEFACES

7 letters · 3 syllables · verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
F 4/4
A 1/1
C 3/4
E 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of DEFACES

verb

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."

verb

To void or devalue; to nullify or degrade the face value of.

"He defaced the I.O.U. notes by scrawling "void" over them."

verb

(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."

Synonyms of DEFACES

Words with similar meaning

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

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
14
points

Is DEFACES a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEFACES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

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 defaces Total
Scrabble 2141311 13
WWF 2141411 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFACES

88 words from the letters in DEFACES

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEFACES

What does DEFACES mean?
DEFACES is a verb. To damage or vandalize something, especially a surface, in a visible or conspicuous manner.
Is DEFACES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFACES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEFACES worth in Scrabble?
DEFACES is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEFACES?
You can make 88 words from the letters in DEFACES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEFACES?
Synonyms of DEFACES include: cancel, devalue, nullify, void, disfigure, mar. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.