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Is DEFERENCE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFERENCE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 15 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFERENCE mean?

  1. noun

    a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

    “his deference to her wishes was very flattering”

  2. noun

    courteous regard for people's feelings

    “in deference to your wishes”

  3. noun

    a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

15

Scrabble

17

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + E (1) + R (1) + E (1) + N (1) + C (3) + E (1) = 15 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 DEFERENCE

Single letters that turn DEFERENCE 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

Words you can make from DEFERENCE

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