Defensively
Yes, defensively is a valid Scrabble word. It has 11 letters and is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
What does defensively mean?
adverb
- in an apologetic and defensive manner
`I felt it better you should know,' said Sir Cedric defensively
- in a defensive manner
the general conviction that our side is in the right and acting defensively over what Russians call the German question and Americans the Berlin crisis
Definitions from WordNet 3.0, Princeton University.
Word facts
| Letters | 11 |
|---|---|
| Vowels / consonants | 4 / 7 |
| Scrabble points | 21 |
| In the ENABLE word list | Yes |
| How common | Less common |
Anagrams of defensively
No other dictionary word uses exactly the letters DEFENSIVELY.
Words you can make from defensively
Frequently asked questions
Is defensively a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. Defensively 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 defensively worth in Scrabble?
Defensively is worth 21 points in Scrabble, before any premium squares.
What does defensively mean?
Defensively means: in an apologetic and defensive manner.