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01 Word definition

defy

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is DEFY a word?

Yes. DEFY is a 4-letter verb. resist or confront with resistance Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell DEFY?

D-E-F-Y

DEFY contains 4 letters, begins with D, and ends with Y.

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Meaning and definition

1verb

  1. resist or confront with resistance

    “The politician defied public opinion”

2verb

  1. elude, especially in a baffling way

    “This behavior defies explanation”
Synonyms
withstandholdhold upresistrefuse
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score11points
Words With Friends10points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is DEFY spelled?

D1E2F3Y4
Starts withDEFFirst 3 letters
Ends withEFYLast 3 letters
Unique letters4No repeated letters
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants
Popular spelling questions →4-letter words →Words starting with DEF →Words ending in EFY →Words made from DEFY →Words with D →Words with E →Words with F →Words with Y →

03 Word-game status

Can you play DEFY?

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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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Base tile value: 10 points. Confirm eligibility inside the current game dictionary.

04 Related words

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FAQ Quick answers

About DEFY.

How do you spell DEFY?

DEFY is spelled D-E-F-Y. It contains 4 letters.