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Defence

Yes, defence is a valid Scrabble word. It has 7 letters and is worth 13 points in Scrabble.

What does defence mean?

noun

  1. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
  2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring his teams are always good on defense
  3. the defendant and his legal advisors collectively the defense called for a mistrial

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for defence

Word facts

Letters7
Vowels / consonants3 / 4
Scrabble points13
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of defence

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DEFENCE.

Words you can make from defence

Unscramble DEFENCE for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is defence a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Defence 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 defence worth in Scrabble?

Defence is worth 13 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does defence mean?

Defence means: (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires.