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Is DEFLECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFLECT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFLECT mean?

  1. verb

    prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

    “Let's avoid a confrontation”

  2. verb

    turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest

  3. verb

    turn aside and away from an initial or intended course

  4. verb

    draw someone's attention away from something

    “The thief distracted the bystanders”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

7

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + L (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 13 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 DEFLECT

Single letters that turn DEFLECT 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 DEFLECT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DEFLECT

The 56 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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