How many points is DEFECTIONIST worth in Scrabble?

DEFECTIONIST is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFECTIONIST?

DEFECTIONIST is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

Can you add a letter to DEFECTIONIST?

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEFECTIONISTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DEFECTIONIST

18 pts

DEFECTIONIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points. DEFECTIONIST is a noun form of defection. DEFECTION means "act or an instance of defecting".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DEFECTIONIST is a noun form of defection. DEFECTION means "act or an instance of defecting".

In a sentence: "The defectionist is noted."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DEFECTIONIST. It scores 18 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DEFECTION15 pts

Back hooks

Add one letter after DEFECTIONIST. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

DEFECTIONISTS19 pts

Shorter words from these letters

Up to 12 highest-scoring shorter words using only the letters in DEFECTIONIST, without blank tiles.

Letter Values

= 18

DEFECTIONIST Scrabble FAQ

Is DEFECTIONIST a Scrabble word?: DEFECTIONIST is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 18 points.
What does DEFECTIONIST mean?: DEFECTIONIST is a noun form of defection. DEFECTION means "act or an instance of defecting".
How do you use DEFECTIONIST in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The defectionist is noted."
How many points is DEFECTIONIST worth in Scrabble?: DEFECTIONIST is worth 18 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEFECTIONIST?: DEFECTIONIST is not valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEFECTIONIST?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEFECTIONISTS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.