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DEFECTIVE

/dɪˈfɛktɪv/

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun, adjective

D 2/2
E 1/1
F 4/4
E 1/1
C 3/4
T 1/1
I 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
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Definition of DEFECTIVE

noun

A person or thing considered to be defective.

adjective

Having one or more defects.

adjective

(grammar, of a lexeme, especially a verb) Lacking some forms; e.g., having only one tense or being usable only in the third person.

adjective

(Arabic grammar, of a verb) Having a root whose final consonant is weak (ي, و, or ء).

Synonyms of DEFECTIVE

Words with similar meaning

faulty

Antonyms of DEFECTIVE

Words with opposite meaning

complete perfect

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
18
points
WWF
20
points

Is DEFECTIVE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 18 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 18 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Tip: DEFECTIVE uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEFECTIVE

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter defective Total
Scrabble 214131141 18
WWF 214141151 20

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFECTIVE

87 words from the letters in DEFECTIVE

7-letter words

deceive 13/15 USUKWWF evicted 13/15 USUKWWF evictee 12/14 USUKWWF

6-letter words

defect 12/13 USUKWWF device 12/14 USUKWWF evited 10/11 USUKWWF deceit 9/10 USUKWWF

5-letter words

vedic 11/13 UK viced 11/13 USUKWWF fecit 10/11 UK civet 10/12 USUKWWF evict 10/12 USUKWWF feted 9/9 USUKWWF fetid 9/9 USUKWWF deice 8/9 USUKWWF cited 8/9 USUKWWF edict 8/9 USUKWWF evite 8/9 USUKWWF edite 6/6 UK

4-letter words

five 10/11 USUKWWF fice 9/10 USUKWWF cive 9/11 UK vice 9/11 USUKWWF feed 8/8 USUKWWF defi 8/8 USUKWWF fide 8/8 UK deft 8/8 USUKWWF deev 8/9 UK dive 8/9 USUKWWF vide 8/9 USUKWWF vied 8/9 USUKWWF cede 7/8 USUKWWF cedi 7/8 USUKWWF dice 7/8 USUKWWF iced 7/8 USUKWWF feet 7/7 USUKWWF fete 7/7 USWWF evet 7/8 UK vite 7/8 UK cete 6/7 USUKWWF cite 6/7 USUKWWF etic 6/7 USUKWWF tice 6/7 UK eide 5/5 USUKWWF deet 5/5 USUKWWF teed 5/5 USUKWWF diet 5/5 USUKWWF dite 5/5 USUKWWF edit 5/5 USUKWWF tide 5/5 USUKWWF tied 5/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

fed 7/7 USUKWWF fid 7/7 USUKWWF dev 7/8 USWWF vid 7/8 UK fee 6/6 USUKWWF fie 6/6 USUKWWF eft 6/6 USUKWWF fet 6/6 USUKWWF fte 6/6 UK tef 6/6 UK fit 6/6 USUKWWF eve 6/7 USUKWWF vee 6/7 USUKWWF vie 6/7 USUKWWF vet 6/7 USUKWWF cee 5/6 USUKWWF ice 5/6 USUKWWF tic 5/6 USUKWWF dee 4/4 USUKWWF die 4/4 USUKWWF ide 4/4 UK ted 4/4 USUKWWF dit 4/4 USUKWWF tid 4/4 UK tee 3/3 USUKWWF tie 3/3 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ef 5/5 USUKWWF fe 5/5 UK if 5/5 USUKWWF de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF id 3/3 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use DEFECTIVE in Word Games

DEFECTIVE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEFECTIVE to find 87 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DEFECTIVE

What does DEFECTIVE mean?
DEFECTIVE is a noun. A person or thing considered to be defective.
Is DEFECTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFECTIVE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEFECTIVE worth in Scrabble?
DEFECTIVE is worth 18 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEFECTIVE?
You can make 87 words from the letters in DEFECTIVE. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DEFECTIVE?
Synonyms of DEFECTIVE include: faulty. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.