DEFUSING
8-letter word
DEFUSING is a valid Scrabble word
Is DEFUSING Valid in Word Games?
| Game | Valid | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scrabble (NWL) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Scrabble (CSW) | ✅ Yes | 13 points |
| Words With Friends | ✅ Yes | 16 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 — DEFUSING has 8 |
| 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 DEFUSING Mean?
the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
DEFUSING Scrabble Score
Letter by Letter
Score shown is base value before board multipliers. Place F on a Double Letter Score to maximise points.
DEFUSING — Word Stats
Is DEFUSING Valid in Scrabble?
✅ Yes — DEFUSING 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 — 16 pts ✅
- Wordfeud — 13 pts ✅
- Upwords — ✅ valid (stack scoring varies)
- Bananagrams — ✅ valid tile word
Scrabble strategy: The highest-value letters in DEFUSING are F (4 pts). Place these on premium squares to maximise your score.
Is DEFUSING Valid in Words With Friends?
✅ Yes — DEFUSING scores 16 points in Words With Friends.
Words With Friends uses a slightly different letter value system than Scrabble, which is why DEFUSING scores 16 pts in WWF vs 13 pts in Scrabble.
Playing 8+ letters in one turn earns WWF's 35-point bingo bonus on top of the word score.
Is DEFUSING a Wordle Word?
❌ No — DEFUSING cannot be a Wordle answer.
Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEFUSING has 8 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 DEFUSING's letters: DEFIS · DEIGN · DENIS · DIGNE · DIGUE · DINES
Is DEFUSING Valid in Crossword Puzzles?
✅ Yes — DEFUSING 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 DEFUSING:
D______________GD______G Is DEFUSING Valid in Wordscapes & Word Cookies?
✅ Yes — DEFUSING 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 8-letter word earns maximum bonus stars in Wordscapes. More commonly you will score with shorter words hidden within DEFUSING's letters.
Words You Can Make From DEFUSING
Shorter words hidden in DEFUSING's letter set — great for Wordscapes, Boggle, and Scrabble rack play.
Show all words within DEFUSING →Anagrams of DEFUSING
No perfect anagrams exist for DEFUSING — it uses a unique combination of letters.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DEFUSING
Is DEFUSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DEFUSING is valid in both NWL (North American) and CSW (Collins/International) Scrabble dictionaries.
How many points is DEFUSING in Scrabble?
DEFUSING scores 13 points in Scrabble before board multipliers. In Words With Friends it scores 16 points.
Is DEFUSING valid in Words With Friends?
Yes. DEFUSING is a valid Words With Friends word worth 16 points.
What does DEFUSING mean?
DEFUSING: the act of deactivating or making ineffective (as a bomb)
Can DEFUSING be used in Wordle?
No. Wordle only accepts 5-letter words. DEFUSING has 8 letters.
What words can you make from DEFUSING's letters?
Use our Word Unscrambler to find all words that can be formed from DEFUSING's letters. Short words like DE, DG, DI can be played in Scrabble rack play.
Does DEFUSING have any anagrams?
No. DEFUSING has no perfect anagrams in standard English dictionaries.
Is DEFUSING in the dictionary?
Yes. DEFUSING appears in standard English dictionaries and the ENABLE Scrabble word list.