How many points is DEFENDER worth in Scrabble?

DEFENDER is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFENDER?

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

Can you add a letter to DEFENDER?

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

DEFENDER

13 pts

DEFENDER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points. DEFENDER is a verb form of defend. DEFEND means "protect from harm or danger".

Meaning & examples

/dɪˈfɛndə(ɹ)/

Pronunciation

Audio source

noun

Someone who defends people or property
One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring
A fighter who seeks to repel an attack

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verb

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

DEFENDER is a verb form of defend. DEFEND means "protect from harm or danger".

In a sentence: "They defender."

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Check the Scrabble meaning of DEFENDER. It scores 13 points.

Base words

Words referenced by this entry's definition.

DEFEND11 pts

Back hooks

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

DEFENDERS14 pts

Shorter words from these letters

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

Letter Values

= 13

DEFENDER Scrabble FAQ

Is DEFENDER a Scrabble word?: DEFENDER is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 13 points.
What does DEFENDER mean?: DEFENDER is a verb form of defend. DEFEND means "protect from harm or danger".
How do you use DEFENDER in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They defender."
How many points is DEFENDER worth in Scrabble?: DEFENDER is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEFENDER?: DEFENDER is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEFENDER?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEFENDERS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.