Deflects
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:16 pts8 letters
Definition of Deflects
verb
- To make (something) deviate from its original path.
- (ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
- To deviate from its original path.
- To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
"The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."
- To divert (attention, etc.).
Anagrams of Deflects
No exact anagrams found for "deflects". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
d2
e1
f4
l1
e1
c3
t1
s1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Deflects
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
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 "Deflects"
Deflects is a 8-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Deflects" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "deflects" is a medium-scoring word.