With DEFE
3 words · highest scoring is defect at 12 points
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About 6 Letter Words With DEFE
There are 3 six letter words containing DEFE in our dictionary. The highest scoring is defect at 12 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 3 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEFEAT, DEFECT, DEFEND 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 DEFE at a Glance
Highest Scoring 6 Letter Words With DEFE
- defect12
- defend11
- defeat10
Common 6 Letter Words With DEFE
- defeat10
- defect12
- defend11
6 Letter Words With DEFE 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
6 Letter Words With DEFE: Questions
How many six letter words containing DEFE are there?
There are 3 six letter words containing DEFE in our dictionary, and 3 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among six letter words containing DEFE?
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 DEFE?
DEFEAT, DEFECT, DEFEND are among the most familiar six letter words containing DEFE. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these six letter words containing DEFE 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.