Words Ending In DEFECT

There are over 2 words that end with DEFECT in English. From 8-letter words to long entries, find every word ending in DEFECT grouped by length, each one playable in Scrabble, Wordle, and WWF.

2 Common Words Ending in DEFECT

Most Common Length
6
(1 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
13.0
(out of 14)
Most Common Ending
t
(100%)

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What is the highest scoring word in Scrabble that ends with DEFECT?

14 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that ends with DEFECT is redefect with a total of 14 points.

R 1
E 1
D 2
E 1
F 4
E 1
C 3
T 1
verb 1. To return to a country, side, or cause from which one has previously defected; to defect back.

Words that end with DEFECT are commonly used for word games like Scrabble and Words with Friends. This list will help you to find the top scoring words to beat the opponent. You can also find a list of all words that start with DEFECT and words that end in DEFECT. Try our five letter words ending with DEFECT page if you’re playing Wordle-like games or use the New York Times Wordle Solver to quickly find the NYT Wordle daily answer.

FAQ Words That End In DEFECT

  • How many words ending with DEFECT are in the English dictionary?

    There are 2 words in the English dictionary that end with DEFECT, and most of them are 6 letters long (1 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word ending in DEFECT?

    The longest word ending in DEFECT is "redefect" at 8 letters long. If you're looking for a more everyday word, "defect" is the longest common word ending in DEFECT.

  • Are there any rare words ending in DEFECT worth more in Scrabble?

    Yes. Uncommon words like "redefect", "defect" end with DEFECT and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "redefect" is worth 14 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

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