defection
NOUN
/dɪ'fɛkʃən/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D
defection is a valid 9-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
D2E1F4E1C3T1I1O1N1
2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does defection mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility.
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2
The state of having rejected your religious beliefs or your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes).
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