01 Word definition

defend

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is DEFEND a word?

Yes. DEFEND is a 6-letter verb. argue or speak in defense of Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DEFEND?

D-E-F-E-N-D

DEFEND contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with D.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. argue or speak in defense of

    She supported the motion to strike

2verb

  1. be on the defensive; act against an attack

Synonyms
supportfend for
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends12points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DEFEND spelled?

D1E2F3E4N5D6
Starts withDEFFirst 3 letters
Ends withENDLast 3 letters
Unique letters4Repeats D, E
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

The same letters, rearranged.

FAQ Quick answers

About DEFEND.

How do you spell DEFEND?

DEFEND is spelled D-E-F-E-N-D. It contains 6 letters.