With DEF
14 words · highest scoring is defected at 15 points
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About 8 Letter Words With DEF
There are 14 eight letter words containing DEF in our dictionary. The highest scoring is defected at 15 points, counting tile values before any double or triple squares. 14 of them are common words rather than tournament-only fill — DEFAULTS, DEFENDED, DEFICITS 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.
For a wider net, try Words With DEF, which drops the length limit entirely.
8 Letter Words With DEF at a Glance
Highest Scoring 8 Letter Words With DEF
- defected15
- deformed15
- defences14
- defended14
- defiance14
- deficits14
- defeated13
- defender13
Common 8 Letter Words With DEF
- defaults12
- defeated13
- defences14
- defender13
- deferred13
- defiance14
- defining13
- deformed15
8 Letter Words With DEF Defined
- defaultsNoun · 12 points
- failure to fulfil an obligation, especially to repay a loan or appear in a law court
- defectedVerb · 15 points
- abandon one's country or cause in favour of an opposing one
- defendedVerb · 14 points
- resist an attack made on (someone or something); protect from harm or danger
- deferredVerb · 13 points
- put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone
- deficitsNoun · 14 points
- the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small
- definiteAdjective · 12 points
- clearly stated or decided; not vague or doubtful
8 Letter Words With DEF: Questions
How many eight letter words containing DEF are there?
There are 14 eight letter words containing DEF in our dictionary, and 14 of them are common words most players will already know.
What is the highest scoring word among eight letter words containing DEF?
DEFECTED is the highest scoring option at 15 points, counting tile values only and before any double or triple squares.
What are some common eight letter words containing DEF?
DEFAULTS, DEFENDED, DEFICITS are among the most familiar eight letter words containing DEF. Select any word in the list to read its definition.
Are these eight 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.