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DEFUSE

/diːˈfjuːz/

6 letters · 2 syllables · verb

D 2/2
E 1/1
F 4/4
U 1/2
S 1/1
E 1/1
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Definition of DEFUSE

verb

To remove the fuse from (a bomb, etc.).

verb

To make less dangerous, tense, or hostile.

"to defuse a hostage situation"

verb

To disorder; to make shapeless.

Examples of DEFUSE in a Sentence

  • "to defuse a hostage situation"

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is DEFUSE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: DEFUSE uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DEFUSE

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

Letter defuse Total
Scrabble 214111 10
WWF 214211 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFUSE

42 words from the letters in DEFUSE

5-letter words

feeds 9/9 USUKWWF feued 9/10 USUKWWF feuds 9/10 USUKWWF fused 9/10 USUKWWF fusee 8/9 USUKWWF suede 6/7 USUKWWF

4-letter words

feed 8/8 USUKWWF feds 8/8 USUKWWF feud 8/9 USUKWWF fuds 8/9 USUKWWF fees 7/7 USUKWWF feus 7/8 USUKWWF fuse 7/8 USUKWWF dees 5/5 USUKWWF seed 5/5 USUKWWF deus 5/6 UK dues 5/6 USUKWWF sued 5/6 USUKWWF used 5/6 USUKWWF

3-letter words

fed 7/7 USUKWWF fud 7/8 USUKWWF fee 6/6 USUKWWF efs 6/6 USUKWWF fes 6/6 UK feu 6/7 USUKWWF dee 4/4 USUKWWF sed 4/4 UK due 4/5 USUKWWF sud 4/5 UK uds 4/5 UK see 3/3 USUKWWF sue 3/4 USUKWWF use 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ef 5/5 USUKWWF fe 5/5 UK fs 5/5 UK de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF ds 3/3 UK es 2/2 USUKWWF se 2/2 UK us 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use DEFUSE in Word Games

DEFUSE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, DEFUSE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEFUSE to find 42 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DEFUSE

What does DEFUSE mean?
DEFUSE is a verb. To remove the fuse from (a bomb, etc.).
Is DEFUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFUSE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEFUSE worth in Scrabble?
DEFUSE is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEFUSE?
You can make 42 words from the letters in DEFUSE. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.