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DEFECTS

7 letters · 2 syllables

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

Definition of DEFECTS

DEFECTS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 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
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
14
points

Is DEFECTS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DEFECTS 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 DEFECTS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.

Letter Values for DEFECTS

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

Letter defects Total
Scrabble 2141311 13
WWF 2141411 14

How to Use DEFECTS in Word Games

DEFECTS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DEFECTS 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 DEFECTS to find 62 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DEFECTS

What does DEFECTS mean?
DEFECTS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is DEFECTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFECTS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEFECTS worth in Scrabble?
DEFECTS is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEFECTS?
You can make 62 words from the letters in DEFECTS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.