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6 words · highest scoring is defect at 12 points

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About 6 Letter Words With DEF

There are 6 six letter words containing DEF in our dictionary. The highest scoring is defect at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 6 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fillDEFEAT, DEFEND, DEFIES among them.

The list leads with everyday words so the ones you recognise come first; sort by Scrabble points to put the best play on top, or switch to A-Z to scan alphabetically. Select any word to read its definition and see which dictionaries accept it.

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6 Letter Words With DEF at a Glance

Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words With DEF

  • defect12
  • defend11
  • defied11
  • defeat10
  • defies10
  • define10

Common 6 Letter Words With DEF

  • defeat10
  • defect12
  • defend11
  • defied11
  • defies10
  • define10

6 Letter Words With DEF Defined

defeatVerb · 10 points
win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or beat
defectNoun · 12 points
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack
defendVerb · 11 points
resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger
defiedVerb · 11 points
openly resist or refuse to obey
defiesVerb · 10 points
openly resist or refuse to obey
defineVerb · 10 points
state or describe exactly the nature, scope, or meaning of

6 Letter Words With DEF: Questions

How many six letter words containing DEF are there?

There are 6 six letter words containing DEF in our dictionary, and 6 of them are common words most players will already know.

What is the highest scoring word among six letter words containing DEF?

DEFECT is the highest scoring option at 12 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.

What are some common six letter words containing DEF?

DEFEAT, DEFEND, DEFIES are among the most familiar six letter words containing DEF. Select any word in the list to read its definition.

Are these six letter words containing DEF valid in Scrabble and Words With Friends?

Every word is drawn from a tournament word list, so most are playable everywhere. Use the dictionary selector to narrow the list to Scrabble US (NWL2023), Scrabble UK (CSW24) or Words With Friends and see only the words that game accepts.