/dɛf/
Is DEF a Scrabble word?
Yes. DEF is a valid Scrabble word in both tournament lists, NWL2023 and Collins. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 7 in Words With Friends.
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Not in ENABLE
DEF is a 3-letter word worth 7 points in Scrabble.
Note
No definition we would stand behind is on file for DEF. It is listed in NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).
Where it comes from
Etymology
Clipping of definitive or definitely; alternatively an eye spelling of death referring to an absolute.
DEF at a glance
DEF has 3 letters and scores 7 points in Scrabble (D 2 + E 1 + F 4) and 7 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #8,014 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in NWL2023, Collins (older SOWPODS edition).
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