Play DEFINING Strategically

59 valid words • Unscramble DEFINING for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DEFINING

Best Short Plays
DEFI (8pt)FEND (8pt)FIND (8pt)FINE (7pt)NEIF (7pt)DING (6pt)GIED (6pt)DINE (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DEFINING (13pt)FENDING (12pt)FINDING (12pt)INDIGEN (9pt)FINING (10pt)FINNED (10pt)DIEING (8pt)DINING (8pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 13 pts
WWF: 16 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 59 Words

8-letter 1 words Best: DEFINING (13pt)

DEFINING13pt

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

FENDING12ptFINDING12ptINDIGEN9pt

6-letter 8 words Best: FINING (10pt)

FINING10ptFINNED10ptDIEING8ptDINING8ptENDING8ptGINNED8ptINDIGN8ptNIDING8pt

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

FIDGE10ptFEIGN9ptFIEND9ptFINED9ptDEIGN7ptDINGE7ptGENII6ptINDIE6ptINNED6pt

4-letter 12 words Best: DEFI (8pt)

DEFI8ptFEND8ptFIND8ptFINE7ptNEIF7ptDING6ptGIED6ptDINE5ptGIEN5ptNIDE5ptNIDI5ptNINE4pt

3-letter 18 words Best: FED (7pt)

FED7ptFID7ptFIG7ptFEN6ptFIE6ptFIN6ptDIG5ptGED5ptGID5ptDEN4ptDIE4ptDIN4ptEND4ptENG4ptGEN4ptGIE4ptGIN4ptINN3pt

2-letter 8 words Best: EF (5pt)

EF5ptIF5ptDE3ptED3ptID3ptEN2ptIN2ptNE2pt

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About the Word DEFINING

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 13 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 16 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 59

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DEFINING in Scrabble?
Play DEFINING directly for 13 points, or use its letters to form 59 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DEFINING between Scrabble and WWF?
DEFINING scores 13 pts in Scrabble and 16 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DEFINING?
DEFI (8 pts) is a strong short play from DEFINING.

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