DEFACES
7-letter word
DEFACES is a valid Scrabble word
Is DEFACES Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 14 points |
| Wordfeud | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Upwords | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
| Bananagrams | ✅ Yes | Valid tile word |
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| Game | Valid | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wordle | ❌ No | Requires exactly 5 letters — DEFACES has 7 |
| Quordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Octordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Dordle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Survivle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Absurdle | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| Lingo | ❌ No | Must be exactly 5 letters |
| NYT Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Mini Crossword | ⚠️ Long | Best for 3–5 letter words |
| Crossword (general) | ✅ Yes | Valid crossword entry |
| Cryptic Crossword | ✅ Yes | Valid answer or anagram source |
| Acrostic | ✅ Yes | Valid answer word |
| Waffle | ❌ No | Best for 5-letter words |
| Wordscapes | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Cookies | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Word Search | ✅ Yes | Can appear in grid |
| Jumble | ✅ Yes | Valid unscramble target |
| Anagram | ✅ Yes | Valid anagram base word |
| Boggle | ✅ Yes | Letters must be adjacent on grid |
| SpellTower | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Alphabear | ✅ Yes | Valid word |
| Spelling Bee | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use only the 7 given letters |
| Letterboxed | ⚠️ Maybe | No consecutive same-side letters |
| Squaredle | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must be adjacent |
| Blossom | ⚠️ Maybe | Must use centre letter |
| Typeshift | ⚠️ Maybe | Letters must align in columns |
| Semantle | ✅ Yes | Any real English word |
| Jotto | ⚠️ Maybe | Must match opponent word length |
| Hangman | ✅ Yes | Valid hidden word |
| Word Ladder | ⚠️ Maybe | Must be same length as chain |
| Connections | ✅ Yes | Can be a category member |
| Strands | ✅ Yes | Can be a theme word |
| Codenames | ✅ Yes | Valid clue or card word |
| Nerdle | ❌ No | Numbers/operators only |
| Worldle | ❌ No | Country names only |
| Heardle | ❌ No | Song titles only |
| Framed | ❌ No | Film titles only |
What Does DEFACES Mean?
A valid English word in the word list.
DEFACES Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place F or C on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DEFACES — Word Stats
Is DEFACES Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DEFACES scores 13 points in Scrabble.
Valid in all major tile-based word games:
- Scrabble NWL (North America) — 13 pts ✅
- Scrabble CSW (UK/International) — 13 pts ✅
- Words With Friends — 14 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DEFACES are F (4 pts), C (3 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DEFACES Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DEFACES scores 14 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DEFACES scores 14 pts in WWF vs 13 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 7+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DEFACES a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DEFACES cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEFACES has 7 letters.
These 5-letter Wordle variants use the same rules: Quordle · Octordle · Dordle · Survivle · Absurdle · Lingo · Wordle Unlimited
5-letter Wordle words you can make from DEFACES's letters: AEDES · CADEE · CADES · CAFES · CASED · CEASE
Is DEFACES Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DEFACES is a valid crossword entry accepted in standard English dictionaries.
Works in these crossword formats:
- NYT Crossword — standard American grid
- Mini Crossword — 5×5 grid (shorter words preferred)
- Cryptic Crossword — can be used as answer or anagram fodder
- Acrostic — valid answer word
Useful crossword patterns for DEFACES:
D____________SD_____S Is DEFACES Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DEFACES is valid in Wordscapes and Word Cookies when all required letters are available.
Also valid as an unscramble target in: Jumble · Anagram · SpellTower · Alphabear · Boggle
Finding a 7-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DEFACES's letters.
Words You Can Make From DEFACES
Shorter words hidden in DEFACES's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DEFACES →Anagrams of DEFACES
No perfect anagrams exist for DEFACES — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DEFACES
Is DEFACES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEFACES is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DEFACES in Scrabble?
DEFACES scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 14 points.
Is DEFACES valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DEFACES is a valid Words With Friends word worth 14 points.
What does DEFACES mean?
DEFACES: A valid English word in the word list.
Can DEFACES be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEFACES has 7 letters.
What words can you make from DEFACES's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DEFACES's letters. Short words like AC, AD, AE can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DEFACES have any anagrams?
No. DEFACES has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DEFACES in the dictionary?
Yes. DEFACES appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.