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Defection

Yes, defection is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 15 points in Scrabble.

What does defection mean?

noun

  1. withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility his abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless
  2. the state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for defection

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonLess common

Anagrams of defection

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DEFECTION.

Words you can make from defection

Unscramble DEFECTION for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is defection a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Defection is in the ENABLE word list used by many word games, so it is generally playable in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

How many points is defection worth in Scrabble?

Defection is worth 15 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does defection mean?

Defection means: withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.