How many points is DEFENDED worth in Scrabble?

DEFENDED is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFENDED?

DEFENDED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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DEFENDED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. DEFENDED is a verb form of defend. DEFEND means "to protect".

/dɪˈfɛndɪd/

Antonyms: attack

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Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

DEFENDED is a verb form of defend. DEFEND means "to protect".

In a sentence: "They defended."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DEFENDED. It scores 14 points.

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Is DEFENDED a Scrabble word?: DEFENDED is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does DEFENDED mean?: DEFENDED is a verb form of defend. DEFEND means "to protect".
How do you use DEFENDED in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They defended."
How many points is DEFENDED worth in Scrabble?: DEFENDED is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEFENDED?: DEFENDED is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).