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DEFUSES

7 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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

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 DEFUSES in a Sentence

  • "to defuse a hostage situation"

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
12
points

Is DEFUSES a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 12 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DEFUSES earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 61 points total.

Letter Values for DEFUSES

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

Letter defuses Total
Scrabble 2141111 11
WWF 2142111 12

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFUSES

64 words from the letters in DEFUSES

6-letter words

fessed 10/10 USUKWWF defuse 10/11 USUKWWF fussed 10/11 USUKWWF fusees 9/10 USUKWWF suedes 7/8 USUKWWF

5-letter words

feeds 9/9 USUKWWF feued 9/10 USUKWWF feuds 9/10 USUKWWF fused 9/10 USUKWWF fesse 8/8 USUKWWF fusee 8/9 USUKWWF fuses 8/9 USUKWWF desse 6/6 UK sedes 6/6 UK seeds 6/6 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 fess 7/7 USUKWWF feus 7/8 USUKWWF fuse 7/8 USUKWWF fuss 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 suds 5/6 USUKWWF eses 4/4 USUKWWF esse 4/4 UK sees 4/4 USUKWWF sese 4/4 UK sues 4/5 USUKWWF uses 4/5 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 ess 3/3 USUKWWF sue 3/4 USUKWWF use 3/4 USUKWWF sus 3/4 UK

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 ss 2/2 UK us 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use DEFUSES in Word Games

DEFUSES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DEFUSES uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 61 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEFUSES to find 64 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DEFUSES

What does DEFUSES mean?
DEFUSES is a verb. To remove the fuse from (a bomb, etc.).
Is DEFUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFUSES is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEFUSES worth in Scrabble?
DEFUSES is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEFUSES?
You can make 64 words from the letters in DEFUSES. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.