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Is DEFACE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFACE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 12 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFACE mean?

  1. verb

    mar or spoil the appearance of

    “scars defaced her cheeks”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

12

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + A (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 12 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for DEFACE

Single letters that turn DEFACE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks3

Words you can make from DEFACE

The 28 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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