How many points is DEFENSE worth in Scrabble?

DEFENSE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFENSE?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

DEFENSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. DEFENSE means "defence".

noun

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

defence

Check the Scrabble meaning of DEFENSE. It scores 11 points.

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

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

= 11

Is DEFENSE a Scrabble word?: DEFENSE is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
How many points is DEFENSE worth in Scrabble?: DEFENSE is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEFENSE?: DEFENSE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEFENSE?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEFENSED, DEFENSES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.