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DEFECTIVES

10 letters · 4 syllables

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
S 1/1

Definition of DEFECTIVES

DEFECTIVES is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
4
Scrabble
19
points
WWF
21
points

Is DEFECTIVES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 19 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 19 pts Words With Friends — 21 pts

Tip: DEFECTIVES uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEFECTIVES

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

Letter defectives Total
Scrabble 2141311411 19
WWF 2141411511 21

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFECTIVES

100 words from the letters in DEFECTIVES

How to Use DEFECTIVES in Word Games

DEFECTIVES is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEFECTIVES to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEFECTIVES

What does DEFECTIVES mean?
DEFECTIVES is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is DEFECTIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFECTIVES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 19 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEFECTIVES worth in Scrabble?
DEFECTIVES is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEFECTIVES?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEFECTIVES. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.