Defend
6 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
To protect someone or something from harm or attack. To argue in support of something when criticized.
“The lawyer will defend her client in court.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dīfĕnd/
Syllables
de·fend
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Wordle
Contains common letters D, E, F, N with ending -END pattern.
Scrabble
Worth 11 points; good use of F (4 pts) and D (2 pts).
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