DEFUSING
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
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Definition of DEFUSING
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 DEFUSING in a Sentence
- "to defuse a hostage situation"
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
16
points
Is DEFUSING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEFUSING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts
Words With Friends — 16 pts
Tip: DEFUSING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEFUSING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | f | u | s | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEFUSING
100 words from the letters in DEFUSING
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
fidges
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fudges
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fiends
10/11
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feigns
10/12
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fundie
10/12
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feuing
10/13
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fugies
10/12
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fusing
10/13
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infuse
9/11
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deigns
8/10
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design
8/10
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dinges
8/10
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sdeign
8/10
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signed
8/10
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singed
8/10
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guides
8/10
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guised
8/10
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nudges
8/11
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snudge
8/11
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dingus
8/11
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indues
7/9
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nudies
7/9
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undies
7/9
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genius
7/10
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5-letter words
fidge
10/11
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fudge
10/12
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fiend
9/10
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fined
9/10
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feign
9/11
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defis
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fends
9/10
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finds
9/10
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fugie
9/11
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unfed
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fundi
9/11
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fungi
9/12
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feuds
9/10
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fused
9/10
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funds
9/11
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fungs
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fines
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neifs
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niefs
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deign
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dinge
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dings
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guide
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nudge
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gudes
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guids
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dungs
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dines
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nides
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sdein
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snide
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segni
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sengi
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singe
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indue
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nudie
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guise
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dunes
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nudes
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genus
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negus
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nidus
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suing
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using
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4-letter words
defi
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fide
8/8
UK
fend
8/9
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find
8/9
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feds
8/8
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fegs
8/9
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difs
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fids
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figs
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gifs
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feud
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fund
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fung
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fuds
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fugs
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feni
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fine
7/8
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neif
7/8
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nief
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nife
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feis
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fies
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seif
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fens
7/8
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nefs
7/8
UK
fins
7/8
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How to Use DEFUSING in Word Games
DEFUSING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEFUSING to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DEFUSING
What does DEFUSING mean?
DEFUSING is a verb. To remove the fuse from (a bomb, etc.).
Is DEFUSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFUSING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DEFUSING worth in Scrabble?
DEFUSING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DEFUSING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DEFUSING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DEFUSING?
The anagrams of DEFUSING (words using the exact same letters) are: FEUDINGS. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.