8-Letter Words Ending in EFENCES
- 2 words
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All 8-Letter Words Ending in EFENCES 2 words
How common is EFENCES at the end of eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 eight-letter words ending in EFENCES. They average 13.5 points and the best is DEFENCES (14 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 13.5
- out of 14 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common first letter
- D
- 50% of words
Most common first letters
- d 50%
- r 50%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word ending in EFENCES
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1c 3e 1s 1
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + C 3 + E 1 + S 1 = 14 points
- Double word
- 28 pts
- Triple word
- 42 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defences
Form of defence
- noun(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
- noun(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring“his teams are always good on defense”
- nounthe defendant and his legal advisors collectively“the defense called for a mistrial”
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8-Letter Words Ending in EFENCES FAQ
How many eight-letter words ending in EFENCES are there?
There are 2 eight-letter words ending in EFENCES in our combined English word list. Other dictionaries give different totals, so switch dictionary at the top of the list to compare.
What is the highest-scoring eight-letter word ending in EFENCES?
DEFENCES is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are REFENCES (13).
Which rare eight-letter words ending in EFENCES score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DEFENCES (14), REFENCES (13). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.