Play DEFERENCE Strategically

62 valid words • Unscramble DEFERENCE for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DEFERENCE

Best Short Plays
FEED (8pt)FEND (8pt)CEDE (7pt)FERE (7pt)FERN (7pt)FREE (7pt)REEF (7pt)CERE (6pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DEFERENCE (15pt)REFENCED (14pt)DEFENCE (13pt)REFENCE (12pt)FENCED (12pt)FENCER (11pt)FEEDER (10pt)FENDER (10pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 15 pts
WWF: 17 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 62 Words

9-letter 1 words Best: DEFERENCE (15pt)

DEFERENCE15pt

8-letter 1 words Best: REFENCED (14pt)

REFENCED14pt

7-letter 2 words Best: DEFENCE (13pt)

DEFENCE13ptREFENCE12pt

6-letter 10 words Best: FENCED (12pt)

FENCED12ptFENCER11ptFEEDER10ptFENDER10ptREEFED10ptREFEED10ptDECERN9ptDECREE9ptRECEDE9ptNEEDER7pt

5-letter 8 words Best: FENCE (10pt)

FENCE10ptDEFER9ptFREED9ptREFED9ptCEDER8ptCERED8ptCREED8ptENDER6pt

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

FEED8ptFEND8ptCEDE7ptFERE7ptFERN7ptFREE7ptREEF7ptCERE6ptDEER5ptDENE5ptDERE5ptDREE5ptNEED5ptNERD5ptREDE5ptREED5ptREND5ptERNE4pt

3-letter 15 words Best: FED (7pt)

FED7ptFEE6ptFEN6ptFER6ptREF6ptCEE5ptREC5ptDEE4ptDEN4ptEND4ptRED4ptERE3ptERN3ptNEE3ptREE3pt

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

EF5ptDE3ptED3ptEN2ptER2ptNE2ptRE2pt

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About the Word DEFERENCE

  • Letters: 9
  • Scrabble score: 15 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 17 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 62

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DEFERENCE in Scrabble?
Play DEFERENCE directly for 15 points, or use its letters to form 62 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DEFERENCE between Scrabble and WWF?
DEFERENCE scores 15 pts in Scrabble and 17 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DEFERENCE?
FEED (8 pts) is a strong short play from DEFERENCE.

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