Play DEFLECT Strategically

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

Strategy Tips for DEFLECT

Best Short Plays
CLEF (9pt)DEFT (8pt)DELF (8pt)FEED (8pt)FLED (8pt)CEDE (7pt)FEEL (7pt)FEET (7pt)
High-Value Long Plays
CLEFTED (13pt)DEFLECT (13pt)DEFECT (12pt)FELTED (10pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 13 pts
WWF: 15 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 51 Words

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

CLEFTED13ptDEFLECT13pt

6-letter 2 words Best: DEFECT (12pt)

DEFECT12ptFELTED10pt

5-letter 5 words Best: CLEFT (10pt)

CLEFT10ptDELFT9ptFETED9ptFLEET8ptELECT7pt

4-letter 20 words Best: CLEF (9pt)

CLEF9ptDEFT8ptDELF8ptFEED8ptFLED8ptCEDE7ptFEEL7ptFEET7ptFELT7ptFETE7ptFLEE7ptLEFT7ptCELT6ptCETE6ptDEET5ptDELE5ptTEED5ptLEET4ptTEEL4ptTELE4pt

3-letter 17 words Best: FED (7pt)

FED7ptEFT6ptELF6ptFEE6ptFET6ptCEE5ptCEL5ptDEE4ptDEL4ptELD4ptLED4ptTED4ptEEL3ptLEE3ptLET3ptTEE3ptTEL3pt

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

EF5ptDE3ptED3ptEL2ptET2pt

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About the Word DEFLECT

  • Letters: 7
  • Scrabble score: 13 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 15 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 DEFLECT in Scrabble?
Play DEFLECT directly for 13 points, or use its letters to form 51 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DEFLECT between Scrabble and WWF?
DEFLECT scores 13 pts in Scrabble and 15 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DEFLECT?
CLEF (9 pts) is a strong short play from DEFLECT.

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