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Defendant

Yes, defendant is a valid Scrabble word. It has 9 letters and is worth 14 points in Scrabble.

What does defendant mean?

noun

  1. a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Synonyms for defendant

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points14
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of defendant

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DEFENDANT.

Words you can make from defendant

Unscramble DEFENDANT for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is defendant a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Defendant 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 defendant worth in Scrabble?

Defendant is worth 14 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.

What does defendant mean?

Defendant means: a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused.