Play DEFENDS Strategically

44 valid words • Unscramble DEFENDS for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DEFENDS

Best Short Plays
FEDS (8pt)FEED (8pt)FEND (8pt)FEES (7pt)FENS (7pt)DEED (6pt)DEES (5pt)DENE (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DEFENDS (12pt)DEFEND (11pt)FENDED (11pt)SENDED (8pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 12 pts
WWF: 13 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 44 Words

7-letter 1 words Best: DEFENDS (12pt)

DEFENDS12pt

6-letter 3 words Best: DEFEND (11pt)

DEFEND11ptFENDED11ptSENDED8pt

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

FEEDS9ptFENDS9ptDEEDS7ptENDED7ptDENES6ptDENSE6ptNEEDS6pt

4-letter 16 words Best: FEDS (8pt)

FEDS8ptFEED8ptFEND8ptFEES7ptFENS7ptDEED6ptDEES5ptDENE5ptDENS5ptENDS5ptNEED5ptSEED5ptSEND5ptSNED5ptSEEN4ptSENE4pt

3-letter 11 words Best: FED (7pt)

FED7ptEFS6ptFEE6ptFEN6ptDEE4ptDEN4ptEND4ptENS3ptNEE3ptSEE3ptSEN3pt

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

EF5ptDE3ptED3ptEN2ptES2ptNE2pt

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About the Word DEFENDS

  • Letters: 7
  • Scrabble score: 12 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 13 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 44

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DEFENDS in Scrabble?
Play DEFENDS directly for 12 points, or use its letters to form 44 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DEFENDS between Scrabble and WWF?
DEFENDS scores 12 pts in Scrabble and 13 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DEFENDS?
FEDS (8 pts) is a strong short play from DEFENDS.

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