DEFY
11
Definition
Pronunciation: //dɪˈfaɪ//
verb
- (transitive) To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition)."to defy an enemy; to defy the power of a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to defy public opinion"
- (transitive) To refuse to obey."If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention."
- (transitive, obsolete) To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce."1603-1625, Beaumont and Fletcher For thee I have defied my constant mistress."
noun
- (obsolete) A challenge."And, safe intrench'd within, her foes without defies"
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 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 'DEFY'?
The word DEFY is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
D2
E1
F4
Y4
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'DEFY'?
The word DEFY is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
D2
E1
F4
Y3
Total: 10 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.