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Defalcate
d 2e 1f 4a 1l 1c 3a 1t 1e 1
About 3 syllables
verb · 9 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does defalcate mean?
verb
appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
“The accountant embezzled thousands of dollars while working for the wealthy family”
Is DEFALCATE a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DEFALCATE worth?
Scrabble
15 ptsWords With Friends
17 ptsWordfeud
16 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DEFALCATE
Best shorter words top 30 of 204
falcated 14clefted 13deflect 13faceted 13falcade 13deface 12defect 12facade 12falcate 12decaf 11deflate 11faced 11facete 11faecal 11aefald 10cleated 10cleft 10defeat 10deflea 10facet 10fealed 10feated 10fecal 10felted 10leafed 10afald 9alcade 9cafe 9calf 9clef 9
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Words that end like DEFALCATE
Common words that share the ending -ATE, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -ATE Defalcate: quick answers
Is DEFALCATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEFALCATE is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 15 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DEFALCATE worth?
DEFALCATE scores 15 points in Scrabble, 17 in Words With Friends, 16 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does defalcate mean?
As a verb, defalcate means “appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use”.
What words can you make with the letters in DEFALCATE?
You can make 204 shorter words from DEFALCATE, such as FALCATED, CLEFTED, DEFLECT, FACETED. See the full list.