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Is DEFEATIST a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFEATIST is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFEATIST mean?

  1. noun

    someone who is resigned to defeat without offering positive suggestions

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + A (1) + T (1) + I (1) + S (1) + T (1) = 13 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 DEFEATIST

Single letters that turn DEFEATIST 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

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