Is DEFUSES a Valid Scrabble Word?
Yes — playable.
DEFUSES is in the ENABLE word list (the Words With Friends base dictionary, closely matching tournament Scrabble lists).
11
Scrabble points
12
WWF points
7
Letters
Letter Values
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DEFUSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes — DEFUSES 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: 11 points in Scrabble, 12 in Words With Friends.
How many points is DEFUSES worth?
DEFUSES scores 11 points in Scrabble and 12 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.