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Is DEFLECTING a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFLECTING is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 17 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFLECTING mean?

Deflecting is a form of DEFLECT.

  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

17

Scrabble

21

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + L (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + N (1) + G (2) = 17 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 DEFLECTING

DEFLECTING 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.

Words you can make from DEFLECTING

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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