defensive
NOUNADJECTIVE
/dɪ'fɛnsɪv/
9 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH D
defensive is a valid 9-letter word worth 16 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.
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D2E1F4E1N1S1I1V4E1
2 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 =16 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 32TRIPLE WORD → 48
MEANING
What does defensive mean?
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
An attitude of defensiveness (especially in the phrase `on the defensive').
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ADJECTIVE · 2 SENSES
1
Attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing.
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2
Intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack.
“defensive weapons”
“a defensive stance”
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