Words Ending In DEFENSE

There are over 4 words that end with DEFENSE in English. From 10-letter words to long entries, find every word ending in DEFENSE grouped by length, each one playable in Scrabble, Wordle, and WWF.

4 Common Words Ending in DEFENSE

Most Common Length
10
(2 words)
Avg Scrabble Score
16.0
(out of 23)
Most Common Ending
e
(100%)

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

23 Points

The highest scoring word in Scrabble that ends with DEFENSE is cyberdefense with a total of 23 points.

C 3
Y 4
B 3
E 1
R 1
D 2
E 1
F 4
E 1
N 1
S 1
E 1

Words that end with DEFENSE 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 DEFENSE and words that end in DEFENSE. Try our five letter words ending with DEFENSE 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 DEFENSE

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

    There are 4 words in the English dictionary that end with DEFENSE, and most of them are 10 letters long (2 words of that length).

  • What's the longest word ending in DEFENSE?

    The longest word ending in DEFENSE is "cyberdefense" at 12 letters long.

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

    Yes. Uncommon words like "cyberdefense", "nondefense", "biodefense", "defense" end with DEFENSE and can score big thanks to their unusual letters. "cyberdefense" is worth 23 points in Scrabble before any bonus tiles.

  • What are the most common words ending in DEFENSE?

    Most words ending in DEFENSE are 10 letters long, including everyday words like "biodefense", "nondefense".

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