1verb
argue or speak in defense of
“She supported the motion to strike”
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
D-E-F-E-N-DHow do you spell DEFEND?
DEFEND contains 6 letters, begins with D, and ends with D.
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2verb
be on the defensive; act against an attack
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗supportfend for
02 Letter breakdown
How is DEFEND spelled?
D1E2F3E4N5D6
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 11 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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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.