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Is DEFAULT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFAULT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFAULT mean?

  1. noun

    loss due to not showing up

    “he lost the game by default”

  2. verb

    fail to pay up

  3. noun

    act of failing to meet a financial obligation

  4. noun

    loss resulting from failure of a debt to be paid

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

7

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + A (1) + U (1) + L (1) + T (1) = 11 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 DEFAULT

Single letters that turn DEFAULT 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 hooks1

Anagrams of DEFAULT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEFAULT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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