Play DEFECTS Strategically

45 valid words • Unscramble DEFECTS for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DEFECTS

Best Short Plays
DEFT (8pt)FEDS (8pt)FEED (8pt)CEDE (7pt)EFTS (7pt)FEES (7pt)FEET (7pt)FETE (7pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DEFECTS (13pt)DEFECT (12pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 13 pts
WWF: 14 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 45 Words

7-letter 1 words Best: DEFECTS (13pt)

DEFECTS13pt

6-letter 1 words Best: DEFECT (12pt)

DEFECT12pt

5-letter 8 words Best: FECES (10pt)

FECES10ptFEEDS9ptFETED9ptCEDES8ptFETES8ptCETES7ptDEETS6ptSTEED6pt

4-letter 18 words Best: DEFT (8pt)

DEFT8ptFEDS8ptFEED8ptCEDE7ptEFTS7ptFEES7ptFEET7ptFETE7ptFETS7ptCEES6ptCETE6ptSECT6ptDEES5ptDEET5ptSEED5ptTEDS5ptTEED5ptTEES4pt

3-letter 12 words Best: FED (7pt)

FED7ptEFS6ptEFT6ptFEE6ptFET6ptCEE5ptSEC5ptDEE4ptTED4ptSEE3ptSET3ptTEE3pt

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

EF5ptDE3ptED3ptES2ptET2pt

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About the Word DEFECTS

  • Letters: 7
  • Scrabble score: 13 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 14 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 45

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DEFECTS in Scrabble?
Play DEFECTS directly for 13 points, or use its letters to form 45 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DEFECTS between Scrabble and WWF?
DEFECTS scores 13 pts in Scrabble and 14 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DEFECTS?
DEFT (8 pts) is a strong short play from DEFECTS.

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