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Is DEFT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DEFT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 8 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFT mean?

  1. adjective

    skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands

    “a deft waiter”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

8

Scrabble

8

Words With Friends

4

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + T (1) = 8 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 DEFT

DEFT 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 DEFT

The 11 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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