Is DEFENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DEFENCE mean?
- noun
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
- noun
(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring
“his teams are always good on defense”
- noun
the defendant and his legal advisors collectively
“the defense called for a mistrial”
- noun
an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack
“he joined the defense against invasion”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
13
Scrabble
15
Words With Friends
7
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (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 DEFENCE
Single letters that turn DEFENCE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from DEFENCE
The 22 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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