defence

NOUN /dɪ'fɛns/
7 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D

defence is a valid 7-letter word worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2E1F4E1N1C3E1
2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 =13 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 26TRIPLE WORD → 39
MEANING

What does defence mean?

NOUN · 11 SENSES
1

The speech act of answering an attack on your assertions.

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3

Protection from harm.

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4

(sports) the team that is trying to prevent the other team from scoring.

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5

The defendant and his legal advisors collectively.

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6

A defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him.

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8

The justification for some act or belief.

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9

The act of defending someone or something against attack or injury.

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10

An organization of defenders that provides resistance against attack.

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