Defaults
noun
- The condition of failing to meet an obligation.
"He failed to make payments on time and is now in default."
- The original software programming settings as set by the factory
- A loss incurred by failing to compete.
"The team's three losses include one default."
- A selection made in the absence of an alternative.
"The man became the leader of the group as a default."
- A value used when none has been given; a tentative value or standard that is presumed.
"If you don't specify a number of items, the default is 1."
verb
- To fail to meet an obligation.
"If you do not make your payments, you will default on your loan."
- To lose a competition by failing to compete.
"If you refuse to wear a proper uniform, you will not be allowed to compete and will default this match."
- To assume a value when none was given; to presume a tentative value or standard.
"If you don't specify a number of items, it defaults to 1."
- To fail to appear and answer a summons and complaint.
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Defaults"
Defaults is a 8-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "defaults" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Defaults" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "defaults" is a medium-scoring word.