Skip to content
WWordFinderPro

Is DEFEND a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFEND is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFEND mean?

  1. verb

    argue or speak in defense of

    “She supported the motion to strike”

  2. verb

    be on the defensive; act against an attack

  3. verb

    protect against a challenge or attack

    “Hold that position behind the trees!”

  4. verb

    fight against or resist strongly

    “The senator said he would oppose the bill”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + N (1) + D (2) = 11 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 DEFEND

Single letters that turn DEFEND 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

Anagrams of DEFEND

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEFEND

The 21 highest-scoring words using these letters.

Study DEFEND and related words

Have a full rack? Use the word finder to find every word you can play.