DEFENCE
7 letters · 2 syllables
Definition of DEFENCE
DEFENCE is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 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
Is DEFENCE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEFENCE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEFENCE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for DEFENCE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | f | e | n | c | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFENCE
25 words from the letters in DEFENCE
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2-letter words
How to Use DEFENCE in Word Games
DEFENCE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DEFENCE 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 DEFENCE to find 25 additional valid words.