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Is DEFINES a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFINES mean?

Defines is a form of DEFINE.

  1. verb

    determine the essential quality of

  2. verb

    give a definition for the meaning of a word

    “Define `sadness'”

  3. verb

    determine the nature of

    “What defines a good wine?”

  4. verb

    show the form or outline of

    “The tree was clearly defined by the light”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

12

Words With Friends

7

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + I (1) + N (1) + E (1) + S (1) = 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 DEFINES

DEFINES has no one-letter front or back hooks in US Scrabble. Adding a single letter to either end does not make another word in that list.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the end.

Anagrams of DEFINES

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEFINES

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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