defense

1. A means or method of defending or protecting.

2. An argument in support or justification of something. See Synonyms at apology.

3. Law The action of the defendant in opposition to complaints against him or her.

4. Law The defendant and his or her legal counsel.

5. Sports Means or tactics used in trying to stop the opposition from scoring.

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1. To take specific action against (an opposing team or player or an offensive play).

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1. Sports To attempt to stop (the opposition) from scoring.

2. Sports To play defense against (an opponent); guard.

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Top Words by points	Points	Word Game
defense	11	Scrabble

2 Letters	Scrabble® Points
de	3
ne	2
ed	3
ef	5
en	2
es	2
fe	5

3 Letters	Scrabble® Points
dee	4
sen	3
see	3
nee	3
fes	6
fen	6
fee	6
fed	7
ens	3
efs	6
end	4
eds	4
def	7
den	4

4 Letters	Scrabble® Points
sned	5
sene	4
send	5
seen	4
seed	5
need	5
dees	5
dene	5
fens	7
fend	8
fees	7
feed	8
feds	8
dens	5
esne	4
ends	5

5 Letters	Scrabble® Points
feeds	9
fends	9
needs	6
denes	6
dense	6

7 Letters	Scrabble® Points
defense	11