9-Letter Words With DEFEN
- 6 words
- All English dictionaries
- Scrabble points
Popular 9-Letter Words With DEFEN
The most familiar words on this list, with their Scrabble scores.
All 9-Letter Words With DEFEN 6 words
How often does DEFEN appear in nine-letter words?
Our combined English word list has 6 nine-letter words containing DEFEN. They average 14.8 points and the best is DEFENSIVE (16 points).
- Total words
- 6
- Average Scrabble score
- 14.8
- out of 16 max
- Everyday words
- 67%
- common in ordinary English
- Most common ending
- G
- 50% of words
Most common last letters
- g 50%
- e 16.7%
- s 16.7%
Rare words worth knowing
Valid in this dictionary but rarely seen in everyday English.
Highest-scoring nine-letter word containing DEFEN
d 2e 1f 4e 1n 1s 1i 1v 4e 1
D 2 + E 1 + F 4 + E 1 + N 1 + S 1 + I 1 + V 4 + E 1 = 16 points
- Double word
- 32 pts
- Triple word
- 48 pts
Face value of the tiles, then the whole word on a double- or triple-word square (letter bonuses and bingos not included).
defensive
- nounan attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')
- adjectiveintended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack“defensive weapons”
- adjectiveattempting to justify or defend in speech or writing
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9-Letter Words With DEFEN FAQ
How many nine-letter words containing DEFEN are there?
There are 6 nine-letter words containing DEFEN 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 nine-letter word containing DEFEN?
DEFENSIVE is worth 16 points in Scrabble before any bonus squares. Other strong options are DEFENCING (16), DEFENDING (15), DEFENDANT (14).
What are some common nine-letter words containing DEFEN?
Everyday examples include DEFENSIVE, DEFENDANT, DEFENDING, DEFENDERS. Sort the list by "Most common" to see the familiar words first.
Which rare nine-letter words containing DEFEN score well?
Uncommon but valid choices include DEFENCING (16), DEFENSING (14). Few players know them, so they can catch an opponent off guard.