How many points is DEFILES worth in Scrabble?

DEFILES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFILES?

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

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DEFILES

11 pts

DEFILES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points. DEFILES is a verb form of defile. DEFILE means "treat (something sacred or important) without respect".

Meaning & examples

/dɪˈfaɪ(jə)ɫz/

verb

To make unclean, dirty, or impure; soil; befoul.
To vandalize or add inappropriate contents to something considered sacred or special; desecrate
Example: To urinate on someone's grave is an example of a way to defile it.
To deprive or ruin someone's (sexual) purity or chastity, often not consensually; stain; tarnish; mar; rape
Example: The serial rapist kidnapped and defiled a six-year-old girl.

Synonyms: contaminate, pollute, spoil, sully, desecrate, profane, ravish, violate

Antonyms: clean, purify, sanctify

noun

A narrow way or passage, e.g. between mountains.
A single file, such as of soldiers.
The act of defilading a fortress, or of raising the exterior works in order to protect the interior.

verb

To march in a single file; to file.

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Definition and meaning

DEFILES is a verb form of defile. DEFILE means "treat (something sacred or important) without respect".

In a sentence: "They defiles."

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Letter Values

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DEFILES Scrabble FAQ

Is DEFILES a Scrabble word?: DEFILES is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 11 points.
What does DEFILES mean?: DEFILES is a verb form of defile. DEFILE means "treat (something sacred or important) without respect".
How do you use DEFILES in a sentence?: In a sentence: "They defiles."
How many points is DEFILES worth in Scrabble?: DEFILES is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEFILES?: DEFILES is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).