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Defies
d 2e 1f 4i 1e 1s 1
About 2 syllables
verb · 6 letters · Common · third-person singular form of defy
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does defies mean?
Is DEFIES 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 DEFIES worth?
Scrabble
10 ptsWords With Friends
10 ptsWordfeud
10 ptsNYT Crossplay
10 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DEFIES
Words that end like DEFIES
Common words that share the ending -EFIES, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -EFIESDefies: quick answers
Is DEFIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEFIES is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 10 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DEFIES worth?
DEFIES scores 10 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends, 10 in Wordfeud and 10 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does defies mean?
defies is the third-person singular form of defy, which means “resist or confront with resistance”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DEFIES?
You can make 51 shorter words from DEFIES, such as DEFIS, FEEDS, DEFI, DEIF. See the full list.