Is DEFIES a Valid Scrabble Word?
Yes — playable.
DEFIES is in the ENABLE word list (the Words With Friends base dictionary, closely matching tournament Scrabble lists).
10
Scrabble points
10
WWF points
6
Letters
Letter Values
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEFIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes — DEFIES appears in the public-domain ENABLE word list, the base dictionary for Words With Friends and a close match to tournament Scrabble lists. Base score: 10 points in Scrabble, 10 in Words With Friends.
How many points is DEFIES worth?
DEFIES scores 10 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, before any board multipliers (double/triple letter and word squares).
Which dictionary does this check use?
The public-domain ENABLE list (about 168,000 words) — the base list Words With Friends uses. It is very close to, but not identical to, the official NASPA and Collins tournament lists.