Play DEFENCES Strategically

54 valid words • Unscramble DEFENCES for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DEFENCES

Best Short Plays
FEDS (8pt)FEED (8pt)FEND (8pt)CEDE (7pt)FEES (7pt)FENS (7pt)CEES (6pt)DEES (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DEFENCES (14pt)DEFENCE (13pt)DEFENSE (11pt)FENCED (12pt)FENCES (11pt)CENSED (9pt)SECEDE (9pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 14 pts
WWF: 16 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 54 Words

8-letter 1 words Best: DEFENCES (14pt)

DEFENCES14pt

7-letter 2 words Best: DEFENCE (13pt)

DEFENCE13ptDEFENSE11pt

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

FENCED12ptFENCES11ptCENSED9ptSECEDE9pt

5-letter 11 words Best: FECES (10pt)

FECES10ptFENCE10ptFEEDS9ptFENDS9ptCEDES8ptSCEND8ptCENSE7ptSCENE7ptDENES6ptDENSE6ptNEEDS6pt

4-letter 17 words Best: FEDS (8pt)

FEDS8ptFEED8ptFEND8ptCEDE7ptFEES7ptFENS7ptCEES6ptDEES5ptDENE5ptDENS5ptENDS5ptNEED5ptSEED5ptSEND5ptSNED5ptSEEN4ptSENE4pt

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

FED7ptEFS6ptFEE6ptFEN6ptCEE5ptSEC5ptDEE4ptDEN4ptEND4ptENS3ptNEE3ptSEE3ptSEN3pt

2-letter 6 words Best: EF (5pt)

EF5ptDE3ptED3ptEN2ptES2ptNE2pt

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About the Word DEFENCES

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 14 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 16 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 54

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DEFENCES in Scrabble?
Play DEFENCES directly for 14 points, or use its letters to form 54 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DEFENCES between Scrabble and WWF?
DEFENCES scores 14 pts in Scrabble and 16 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DEFENCES?
FEDS (8 pts) is a strong short play from DEFENCES.

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