DEFUNCT
13
Definition
Pronunciation: //dɪˈfʌŋkt//
adj
- No longer in use or active, nor expected to be again.
- (computing) Specifically, of a process: having terminated but not having been reaped (by its parent or an inheritor), and thus still occupying a process slot. See also zombie, zombie process.
- (linguistics) (of a language) No longer spoken."When a language dies members of the culture of which that language was once a part may attempt to hold on to their linguistic heritage, if not by the use of the defunct language itself, at least by the preservation of its script."
- (now rare) Deceased, dead."The organs, though defunct and dead before, / Break up their drowsy grave and newly move"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 7 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 16 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'DEFUNCT'?
The word DEFUNCT is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
D2
E1
F4
U1
N1
C3
T1
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DEFUNCT'?
The word DEFUNCT is worth 16 points in Words With Friends.
D2
E1
F4
U2
N2
C4
T1
Total: 16 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.