Play DEFENSE Strategically

38 valid words • Unscramble DEFENSE for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DEFENSE

Best Short Plays
FEDS (8pt)FEED (8pt)FEND (8pt)FEES (7pt)FENS (7pt)DEES (5pt)DENE (5pt)DENS (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DEFENSE (11pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 11 pts
WWF: 12 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 38 Words

7-letter 1 words Best: DEFENSE (11pt)

DEFENSE11pt

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

FEEDS9ptFENDS9ptDENES6ptDENSE6ptNEEDS6pt

4-letter 15 words Best: FEDS (8pt)

FEDS8ptFEED8ptFEND8ptFEES7ptFENS7ptDEES5ptDENE5ptDENS5ptENDS5ptNEED5ptSEED5ptSEND5ptSNED5ptSEEN4ptSENE4pt

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

FED7ptEFS6ptFEE6ptFEN6ptDEE4ptDEN4ptEND4ptENS3ptNEE3ptSEE3ptSEN3pt

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

EF5ptDE3ptED3ptEN2ptES2ptNE2pt

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About the Word DEFENSE

  • Letters: 7
  • Scrabble score: 11 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 12 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 38

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DEFENSE in Scrabble?
Play DEFENSE directly for 11 points, or use its letters to form 38 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DEFENSE between Scrabble and WWF?
DEFENSE scores 11 pts in Scrabble and 12 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DEFENSE?
FEDS (8 pts) is a strong short play from DEFENSE.

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