How many points is DEFENCE worth in Scrabble?

DEFENCE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFENCE?

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

In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEFENCED, DEFENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

13 pts

DEFENCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points. DEFENCE means "to defense".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to defense

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

Add one letter after DEFENCE. Every word is valid in NWL2023 (US).

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

= 13

Is DEFENCE a Scrabble word?: DEFENCE is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 13 points.
How many points is DEFENCE worth in Scrabble?: DEFENCE is worth 13 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DEFENCE?: DEFENCE is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DEFENCE?: In NWL2023 (US), adding one letter at the front or back makes DEFENCED, DEFENCES. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.