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Defective

Yes, defective is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 18 points in Scrabble.

What does defective mean?

adjective

  1. having a defect I returned the appliance because it was defective
  2. markedly subnormal in structure or function or intelligence or behavior defective speech
  3. not working properly a bad telephone connection

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for defective

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants4 / 5
Scrabble points18
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of defective

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DEFECTIVE.

Words you can make from defective

Unscramble DEFECTIVE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is defective a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Defective 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 defective worth in Scrabble?

Defective is worth 18 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does defective mean?

Defective means: having a defect.