8-Letter Words With DEFENC
- 2 words
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All 8-Letter Words With DEFENC 2 words
How often does DEFENC appear in eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 eight-letter words containing DEFENC. They average 14.5 points and the best is DEFENCED (15 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 14.5
- out of 15 max
- Everyday words
- 0%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- D
- 50% of words
Most common last letters
- d 50%
- s 50%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring eight-letter word containing DEFENC
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1c 3e 1d 2
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + C 3 + E 1 + D 2 = 15 points
- Double word
- 30 pts
- Triple word
- 45 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defenced
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 With DEFENC FAQ
How many eight-letter words containing DEFENC are there?
There are 2 eight-letter words containing DEFENC 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 containing DEFENC?
DEFENCED is worth 15 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENCES (14).
Which rare eight-letter words containing DEFENC score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DEFENCED (15), DEFENCES (14). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.