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Is DEFENESTRATE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFENESTRATE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFENESTRATE mean?

  1. verb

    throw through or out of the window

    “The rebels stormed the palace and defenestrated the President”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
16
Words With Friends
17
Letters
12

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + N (1) + E (1) + S (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (1) = 16 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 DEFENESTRATE

Single letters that turn DEFENESTRATE 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.

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