Play DEFENDANT Strategically

96 valid words • Unscramble DEFENDANT for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DEFENDANT

Best Short Plays
DAFT (8pt)DEAF (8pt)DEFT (8pt)FADE (8pt)FEED (8pt)FEND (8pt)FANE (7pt)FATE (7pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DEFENDANT (14pt)DEFEND (11pt)FENDED (11pt)DEAFEN (10pt)DEFEAT (10pt)FANNED (10pt)DEADEN (8pt)DEANED (8pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 14 pts
WWF: 16 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 96 Words

9-letter 1 words Best: DEFENDANT (14pt)

DEFENDANT14pt

6-letter 14 words Best: DEFEND (11pt)

DEFEND11ptFENDED11ptDEAFEN10ptDEFEAT10ptFANNED10ptDEADEN8ptDEANED8ptDENNED8ptDENTED8ptTENDED8ptANTEED7ptENNEAD7ptTANNED7ptNEATEN6pt

5-letter 10 words Best: FADED (10pt)

FADED10ptDEFAT9ptFATED9ptFETED9ptDATED7ptENDED7ptANTED6ptANENT5ptEATEN5ptENATE5pt

4-letter 27 words Best: DAFT (8pt)

DAFT8ptDEAF8ptDEFT8ptFADE8ptFEED8ptFEND8ptFANE7ptFATE7ptFEAT7ptFEET7ptFETA7ptFETE7ptDEAD6ptDEED6ptDATE5ptDEAN5ptDEET5ptDENE5ptDENT5ptNEED5ptTEED5ptTEND5ptANTE4ptETNA4ptNEAT4ptNENE4ptTEEN4pt

3-letter 31 words Best: FAD (7pt)

FAD7ptFED7ptAFT6ptEFT6ptFAN6ptFAT6ptFEE6ptFEN6ptFET6ptADD5ptDAD5ptAND4ptDEE4ptDEN4ptEND4ptTAD4ptTED4ptANE3ptANT3ptATE3ptEAT3ptETA3ptNAE3ptNAN3ptNEE3ptNET3ptTAE3ptTAN3ptTEA3ptTEE3ptTEN3pt

2-letter 13 words Best: EF (5pt)

EF5ptFA5ptAD3ptDE3ptED3ptAE2ptAN2ptAT2ptEN2ptET2ptNA2ptNE2ptTA2pt

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About the Word DEFENDANT

  • Letters: 9
  • Scrabble score: 14 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 16 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 96

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DEFENDANT in Scrabble?
Play DEFENDANT directly for 14 points, or use its letters to form 96 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DEFENDANT between Scrabble and WWF?
DEFENDANT scores 14 pts in Scrabble and 16 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DEFENDANT?
DAFT (8 pts) is a strong short play from DEFENDANT.

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