Is DEFECTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFECTS is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DEFECTS mean?
Defects is a form of DEFECT.
- noun
an imperfection in a bodily system
“visual defects”
- noun
a failing or deficiency
“that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information”
- noun
an imperfection in an object or machine
“a flaw caused the crystal to shatter”
- noun
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
“a facial blemish”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
14
Words With Friends
7
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + S (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 DEFECTS
DEFECTS has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.
Front hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the front.
Back hooks0
None — nothing can be added to the end.
Words you can make from DEFECTS
The 54 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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