8-Letter Words With DEFEND
- 2 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 8-Letter Words With DEFEND
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 8-Letter Words With DEFEND 2 words
How often does DEFEND appear in eight-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 2 eight-letter words containing DEFEND. They average 13.5 points and the best is DEFENDED (14 points).
- Total words
- 2
- Average Scrabble score
- 13.5
- out of 14 max
- Everyday words
- 100%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- D
- 50% of words
Most common last letters
- d 50%
- r 50%
Highest-scoring eight-letter word containing DEFEND
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1d 2e 1d 2
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + D 2 + E 1 + D 2 = 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).
defended
Form of defend
- verbargue or speak in defense of“She supported the motion to strike”
- verbbe on the defensive; act against an attack
- verbprotect against a challenge or attack“Hold that position behind the trees!”
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8-Letter Words With DEFEND FAQ
How many eight-letter words containing DEFEND are there?
There are 2 eight-letter words containing DEFEND 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 DEFEND?
DEFENDED is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENDER (13).