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01 Word definition

defiant

7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants

Is DEFIANT a word?

Yes. DEFIANT is a 7-letter adjective. boldly resisting authority or an opposing force Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DEFIANT?

D-E-F-I-A-N-T

DEFIANT contains 7 letters, begins with D, and ends with T.

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Meaning and definition

1adjective

  1. boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

    “brought up to be aggressive and defiant”
Synonyms
noncompliant
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends12points
Word length7letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DEFIANT spelled?

D1E2F3I4A5N6T7
Starts withDEFFirst 3 letters
Ends withANTLast 3 letters
Unique letters7No repeated letters
Vowel balance3 / 4Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →7-letter words →Words starting with DEF →Words ending in ANT →Words made from DEFIANT →Words with A →Words with D →Words with E →Words with F →

03 Word-game status

Can you play DEFIANT?

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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.

fainted11 pts

05 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About DEFIANT.

How do you spell DEFIANT?

DEFIANT is spelled D-E-F-I-A-N-T. It contains 7 letters.