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Defending

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

What does defending mean?

adjective

  1. attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring

Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.

Word facts

Letters9
Vowels / consonants3 / 6
Scrabble points15
In the ENABLE word listYes
How commonCommon

Anagrams of defending

No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DEFENDING.

Words you can make from defending

Unscramble DEFENDING for every word

Frequently asked questions

Is defending a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. Defending 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 defending worth in Scrabble?

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

What does defending mean?

Defending means: attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring.