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defences

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Is defences a Scrabble word?

Yes, defences is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 14 points in Scrabble.

Word Games

  • Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
  • Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
  • Wordle No
  • Words With Friends Yes

What is the meaning of defences?

Definition

noun (English)

1. (psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desiresSynonyms: defence, defence mechanism, defence reaction, defense, defense mechanism, defense reaction

2. (sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoringExamples: "his teams are always good on defense"Synonyms: defence, defending team, defenseAntonyms: offence, offense

3. the defendant and his legal advisors collectivelyExamples: "the defense called for a mistrial"Synonyms: defence, defense, defense lawyers, defense teamAntonyms: prosecution

4. an organization of defenders that provides resistance against attackExamples: "he joined the defense against invasion"Synonyms: defence, defence force, defense, defense force

5. the speech act of answering an attack on your assertionsExamples: "his refutation of the charges was short and persuasive"; "in defense he said the other man started it"Synonyms: defence, defense, refutation

6. the justification for some act or beliefExamples: "he offered a persuasive defense of the theory"Synonyms: defence, defense, vindication

Definition source: Wiktionary

What Scrabble words can I make with the letters in "defences"?

How many Scrabble points is the word "defences"?

Scrabble
14 points
D2
E1
F4
E1
N1
C3
E1
S1
Words With Friends
16 points
D2
E1
F4
E1
N2
C4
E1
S1

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