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Is DEFER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFER mean?

  1. verb

    hold back to a later time

    “let's postpone the exam”

  2. verb

    yield to another's wish or opinion

    “The government bowed to the military pressure”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
9
Words With Friends
9
Letters
5

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) = 9 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 DEFER

Single letters that turn DEFER 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 DEFER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEFER

The 26 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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