1verb
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off
“Let's avoid a confrontation”
01 Word definition
deflect
7 letters · 2 vowels · 5 consonants
Is DEFLECT a word?
Yes. DEFLECT is a 7-letter verb. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; to protect from or to keep away anything undesirable; to ward off Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
D-E-F-L-E-C-THow do you spell DEFLECT?
DEFLECT contains 7 letters, begins with D, and ends with T.
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2verb
turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗debarforefendforfendobviateaverthead offbendturn away
02 Letter breakdown
How is DEFLECT spelled?
D1E2F3L4E5C6T7
03 Word-game status
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Scrabble
Base tile value: 13 points. Confirm eligibility in the official word list used for your region and edition.
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Base tile value: 15 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.
04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About DEFLECT.
How do you spell DEFLECT?
DEFLECT is spelled D-E-F-L-E-C-T. It contains 7 letters.