Play DEFECTIVE Strategically

72 valid words • Unscramble DEFECTIVE for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DEFECTIVE

Best Short Plays
FIVE (10pt)FICE (9pt)VICE (9pt)DEFI (8pt)DEFT (8pt)DIVE (8pt)FEED (8pt)VIDE (8pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DEFECTIVE (18pt)DECEIVE (13pt)EVICTED (13pt)EVICTEE (12pt)DEFECT (12pt)DEVICE (12pt)EVITED (10pt)DECEIT (9pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 18 pts
WWF: 20 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 72 Words

9-letter 1 words Best: DEFECTIVE (18pt)

DEFECTIVE18pt

7-letter 3 words Best: DECEIVE (13pt)

DECEIVE13ptEVICTED13ptEVICTEE12pt

6-letter 4 words Best: DEFECT (12pt)

DEFECT12ptDEVICE12ptEVITED10ptDECEIT9pt

5-letter 9 words Best: VICED (11pt)

VICED11ptCIVET10ptEVICT10ptFETED9ptFETID9ptCITED8ptDEICE8ptEDICT8ptEVITE8pt

4-letter 26 words Best: FIVE (10pt)

FIVE10ptFICE9ptVICE9ptDEFI8ptDEFT8ptDIVE8ptFEED8ptVIDE8ptVIED8ptCEDE7ptCEDI7ptDICE7ptFEET7ptFETE7ptICED7ptCETE6ptCITE6ptETIC6ptDEET5ptDIET5ptDITE5ptEDIT5ptEIDE5ptTEED5ptTIDE5ptTIED5pt

3-letter 21 words Best: DEV (7pt)

DEV7ptFED7ptFID7ptEFT6ptEVE6ptFEE6ptFET6ptFIE6ptFIT6ptVEE6ptVET6ptVIE6ptCEE5ptICE5ptTIC5ptDEE4ptDIE4ptDIT4ptTED4ptTEE3ptTIE3pt

2-letter 8 words Best: EF (5pt)

EF5ptIF5ptDE3ptED3ptID3ptET2ptIT2ptTI2pt

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About the Word DEFECTIVE

  • Letters: 9
  • Scrabble score: 18 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 20 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 72

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DEFECTIVE in Scrabble?
Play DEFECTIVE directly for 18 points, or use its letters to form 72 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DEFECTIVE between Scrabble and WWF?
DEFECTIVE scores 18 pts in Scrabble and 20 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DEFECTIVE?
FIVE (10 pts) is a strong short play from DEFECTIVE.

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