Is DEFINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DEFINE is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DEFINE mean?
- verb
determine the essential quality of
- verb
give a definition for the meaning of a word
“Define `sadness'”
- verb
determine the nature of
“What defines a good wine?”
- verb
show the form or outline of
“The tree was clearly defined by the light”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
10
Scrabble
11
Words With Friends
6
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) = 10 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 DEFINE
Single letters that turn DEFINE into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Anagrams of DEFINE
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DEFINE
The 39 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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