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Is DEFUNCT a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DEFUNCT mean?

  1. adjective

    no longer in force or use; inactive

    “a defunct law”

  2. adjective

    having ceased to exist or live

    “the will of a defunct aunt”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
13
Words With Friends
16
Letters
7

D (2) + E (1) + F (4) + U (1) + N (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 DEFUNCT

DEFUNCT 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 DEFUNCT

The 59 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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