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Is DEFALCATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFALCATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFALCATE mean?

  1. verb

    appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use

    “The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + A (1) + L (1) + C (3) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 15 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 DEFALCATE

Single letters that turn DEFALCATE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from DEFALCATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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