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Deferences
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About 4 syllables
noun · 10 letters · Rare · plural of deference
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does deferences mean?
noun
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
“his deference to her wishes was very flattering”
Synonymsrespect
courteous regard for people's feelings
“in deference to your wishes”
Synonymsrespectrespectfulness
a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
Definitions shown for deference, the base form of deferences.
Is DEFERENCES 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 DEFERENCES worth?
Scrabble
16 ptsWords With Friends
18 ptsWordfeud
17 ptsNYT Crossplay
16 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DEFERENCES
Best shorter words top 30 of 216
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See all 216 words made from DEFERENCES Words that end like DEFERENCES
Common words that share the ending -ENCES, 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 -ENCES Deferences: quick answers
Is DEFERENCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEFERENCES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 16 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DEFERENCES worth?
DEFERENCES scores 16 points in Scrabble, 18 in Words With Friends, 17 in Wordfeud and 16 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does deferences mean?
deferences is the plural of deference, which means “a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DEFERENCES?
You can make 216 shorter words from DEFERENCES, such as DEFERENCE, DEFENCES, REFENCED, DEFENCE. See the full list.