What does DEFT mean?

DEFT is a valid word in the ENABLE word game list, worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends.

Pronunciation
/dɛft/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
8
Words With Friends score
8
How common
Uncommon

Meaning

adjective

  1. skillful in physical movements; especially of the hands“a deft waiter”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

defter10deftest11

Anagrams of DEFT

No other word in the ENABLE list uses exactly these letters.

Words inside DEFT

8 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

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Questions

Is DEFT a Scrabble word?

DEFT is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted in Scrabble and Words With Friends. Official tournament dictionaries differ slightly, so check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is DEFT worth?

DEFT is worth 8 points with Scrabble letter values and 8 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from DEFT?

8 other words, including DE, ED, ET and FED.