1noun
an imperfection in a bodily system
“visual defects”
01 Word definition
defect
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is DEFECT a word?
Yes. DEFECT is a 6-letter noun. an imperfection in a bodily system Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-F-E-C-THow do you spell DEFECT?
DEFECT contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with T.
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2noun
a failing or deficiency
“that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗shortcoming
02 Letter breakdown
How is DEFECT spelled?
D1E2F3E4C5T6
03 Word-game status
Can you play DEFECT?
UnscramblerHQ dictionary
This spelling is present in our broad English solver dictionary.
Scrabble
Base tile value: 12 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
FAQ Quick answers
About DEFECT.
How do you spell DEFECT?
DEFECT is spelled D-E-F-E-C-T. It contains 6 letters.