Play DEFENDER Strategically

58 valid words • Unscramble DEFENDER for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DEFENDER

Best Short Plays
FEED (8pt)FEND (8pt)FERE (7pt)FERN (7pt)FREE (7pt)REEF (7pt)DEED (6pt)REDD (6pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DEFENDER (13pt)FENDERED (13pt)DEFEND (11pt)FENDED (11pt)FEEDER (10pt)FENDER (10pt)REEFED (10pt)REFEED (10pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 13 pts
WWF: 14 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 58 Words

8-letter 2 words Best: DEFENDER (13pt)

DEFENDER13ptFENDERED13pt

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

DEFEND11ptFENDED11ptFEEDER10ptFENDER10ptREEFED10ptREFEED10ptNEEDED8ptREDDEN8ptREEDED8ptRENDED8ptNEEDER7pt

5-letter 7 words Best: DEFER (9pt)

DEFER9ptFREED9ptREFED9ptDREED7ptENDED7ptREDED7ptENDER6pt

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

FEED8ptFEND8ptFERE7ptFERN7ptFREE7ptREEF7ptDEED6ptREDD6ptDEER5ptDENE5ptDERE5ptDREE5ptNEED5ptNERD5ptREDE5ptREED5ptREND5ptERNE4pt

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

FED7ptFEE6ptFEN6ptFER6ptREF6ptDEE4ptDEN4ptEND4ptRED4ptERE3ptERN3ptNEE3ptREE3pt

2-letter 7 words Best: EF (5pt)

EF5ptDE3ptED3ptEN2ptER2ptNE2ptRE2pt

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About the Word DEFENDER

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 13 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 14 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 58

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DEFENDER in Scrabble?
Play DEFENDER directly for 13 points, or use its letters to form 58 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DEFENDER between Scrabble and WWF?
DEFENDER scores 13 pts in Scrabble and 14 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DEFENDER?
FEED (8 pts) is a strong short play from DEFENDER.

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