How many points is DEFEND worth in Scrabble?

DEFEND is worth 11 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DEFEND?

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

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

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

11 pts

DEFEND is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 11 points. DEFEND means "to protect".

verb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

to protect

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

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

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

= 11

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