Is DEFEATER a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFEATER mean?

Defeater is a form of DEFEAT.

verb
win a victory over
“You must overcome all difficulties”
noun
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
“it was a narrow defeat”
verb
thwart the passage of
“kill a motion”
noun
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble: 12
Words With Friends: 12
Letters: 8

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (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 DEFEATER

Single letters that turn DEFEATER 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

DEFEATERS

Anagrams of DEFEATER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEFEATER

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