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Is DEFECTION a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFECTION mean?

  1. noun

    withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

    “his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless”

  2. noun

    the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (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 DEFECTION

Single letters that turn DEFECTION 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

Words you can make from DEFECTION

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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