Words Containing DEF — English Word List
Every English word containing "DEF". Filter by length, prefix, or suffix for Scrabble, crosswords, and word games.
26 words found12 Letter Words(1)
indefinitely19
10 Letter Words(3)
defendants15definitely17definition14
9 Letter Words(4)
defecated16defective18defendant14defending15
8 Letter Words(6)
defended14defender13deferred13defining13definite12prideful14
7 Letter Words(8)
defaced14defeats11defects13defence13defense11defined12defines11defying15
6 Letter Words(3)
defeat10defend11define10
5 Letter Words(1)
defer9
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About These Words
Of the 26 matching words, the most common length is 7 letters (8 words, 31% of results).
The shortest word is defer.
The longest results are indefinitely at 12 letters each.
Length distribution
5 letters
1 (4%)
6 letters
3 (12%)
7 letters
8 (31%)
8 letters
6 (23%)
9 letters
4 (15%)
10 letters
3 (12%)
12 letters
1 (4%)
Scrabble scores (shortest words)
defer 9pts
Frequently Asked Questions
How many English words contain "DEF"?
There are 26 English words that contain "DEF". Some examples include: defer, defeat, defend, define, defaced.
What are some short words containing "DEF"?
Some of the shortest words containing "DEF" are: defer, defeat, defend, define, defaced, defeats, defects, defence.
Are words containing "DEF" good for Scrabble?
Words containing "DEF" vary in Scrabble value depending on the letters involved. High-value letters like Q, Z, X, and J score more points.