Play DEFENSES Strategically

51 valid words • Unscramble DEFENSES for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DEFENSES

Best Short Plays
FEDS (8pt)FEED (8pt)FEND (8pt)FEES (7pt)FENS (7pt)FESS (7pt)DEES (5pt)DENE (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DEFENSES (12pt)DEFENSE (11pt)FESSED (10pt)SENSED (7pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 12 pts
WWF: 13 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 51 Words

8-letter 1 words Best: DEFENSES (12pt)

DEFENSES12pt

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

DEFENSE11pt

6-letter 2 words Best: FESSED (10pt)

FESSED10ptSENSED7pt

5-letter 10 words Best: FEEDS (9pt)

FEEDS9ptFENDS9ptFESSE8ptDENES6ptDENSE6ptNEEDS6ptSEEDS6ptSENDS6ptSNEDS6ptSENSE5pt

4-letter 19 words Best: FEDS (8pt)

FEDS8ptFEED8ptFEND8ptFEES7ptFENS7ptFESS7ptDEES5ptDENE5ptDENS5ptENDS5ptNEED5ptSEED5ptSEND5ptSNED5ptESES4ptNESS4ptSEEN4ptSEES4ptSENE4pt

3-letter 12 words Best: FED (7pt)

FED7ptEFS6ptFEE6ptFEN6ptDEE4ptDEN4ptEND4ptENS3ptESS3ptNEE3ptSEE3ptSEN3pt

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

EF5ptDE3ptED3ptEN2ptES2ptNE2pt

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About the Word DEFENSES

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 12 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 13 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 51

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DEFENSES in Scrabble?
Play DEFENSES directly for 12 points, or use its letters to form 51 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DEFENSES between Scrabble and WWF?
DEFENSES scores 12 pts in Scrabble and 13 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DEFENSES?
FEDS (8 pts) is a strong short play from DEFENSES.

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