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Yes, DEFENSIVE is a Scrabble word!

Letter values in Scrabble US: D 2, E 1, F 4, E 1, N 1, S 1, I 1, V 4, E 1.

Is it a valid word?

  • Scrabble US: valid, 16 points.

About DEFENSIVE

DEFENSIVE is a valid word in the official Scrabble dictionary (US), the UK Scrabble Dictionary and Words with Friends (ENABLE).

Definitions

noun

  1. an attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive')

adjective

  1. intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
  2. attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing

Synonyms

Also: defensive attitude.

All synonyms of DEFENSIVE

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