What does DEFECT mean?
- Pronunciation
- /ˈdifɛkt/
- Letters
- 6
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Words With Friends score
- 13
- How common
- Fairly common
Meaning
noun
- an imperfection in a bodily system“visual defects”
- a failing or deficiency“that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information”
- an imperfection in an object or machine“a flaw caused the crystal to shatter”
- a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)“a facial blemish”
verb
- desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army“If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
defects13defected15defecting16
Anagrams of DEFECT
No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.
Words inside DEFECT
21 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is DEFECT a valid word in word games?
DEFECT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is DEFECT worth?
DEFECT is worth 12 points with Scrabble letter values and 13 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from DEFECT?
21 other words, including DE, FEET, ED and FEED.