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Is DEFOLIATE a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFOLIATE mean?

  1. verb

    strip the leaves or branches from

    “defoliate the trees with pesticides”

  2. adjective

    deprived of leaves

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

14

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + O (1) + L (1) + I (1) + A (1) + T (1) + E (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 DEFOLIATE

Single letters that turn DEFOLIATE 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 hooks2

Words you can make from DEFOLIATE

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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