DEFEMINIZE
Definition, Scrabble score, anagrams & word-game reference
Is DEFEMINIZE a Scrabble word?
Yes. DEFEMINIZE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 25 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
Definition
Part of speech: verb
remove the ovaries of (female mammals such as cats)
DEFEMINIZE (verb): remove the ovaries of (female mammals such as cats).
Synonyms
defeminise
Source: Princeton WordNet 3.1
Scrabble score breakdown
DEFEMINIZE scores 25 points before board multipliers.
- D = 2
- E = 1
- F = 4
- E = 1
- M = 3
- I = 1
- N = 1
- I = 1
- Z = 10
- E = 1
Letter counts: D×1, E×3, F×1, I×2, M×1, N×1, Z×1
Letter breakdown
DEFEMINIZE has no other anagrams in this dictionary.
Similar 10-letter words
Crossword relevance
DEFEMINIZE is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with D, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder.
Example sentence
Example: "DEFEMINIZE — remove the ovaries of (female mammals such as cats)" (25 Scrabble points).
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Contains letter pairs
Complete word guide
DEFEMINIZE is listed in the UnscrambleTools word-game dictionary used across our unscrambler, anagram, pattern, and scoring tools. Pages like this one exist so you can answer "Is DEFEMINIZE a Scrabble word?" with data — not guesswork — before you play a tile or fill a crossword slot.
DEFEMINIZE (verb): remove the ovaries of (female mammals such as cats).
In standard Scrabble scoring, DEFEMINIZE totals 25 points before multipliers. That sum uses official letter values: common tiles (A, E, I, O, U, L, N, S, T, R) are worth 1, while D and G are 2, B, C, M, P are 3, F, H, V, W, Y are 4, K is 5, J and X are 8, and Q and Z are 10. DEFEMINIZE includes premium tiles (Z), which can swing tight games when you cover a double- or triple-letter square.
DEFEMINIZE is 10 letters long, begins with D, ends with E, and sorts to the alphagram DEEEFIIMNZ. No other entry in this dictionary rearranges into the same letter set, so DEFEMINIZE is unique within its alphagram family. Letter makeup: 5 vowels, 5 consonants.
Among 17 tracked 10-letter entries, DEFEMINIZE ranks by raw score (25 points). Similar-length words in the same dictionary include RAZZMATAZZ, QUIZZINGLY, ZYZZOGETON, WHIZZINGLY; open their word pages to compare endings, vowel weight, and crossover potential.
Strategically, DEFEMINIZE carries 5 vowels and 5 consonants. High-value letters (Z) make DEFEMINIZE attractive when you can land a multiplier — but harder to play from a mixed rack. Hooks on D or E are common study angles; browse words starting with D and words ending with E to rehearse parallel sets.
DEFEMINIZE is a 10-letter answer slot candidate. Filter by length 10, starts with D, ends with E, or contains letters from your crossing entries in the Crossword Solver and Pattern Finder. For American-style grids, 10-letter entries like DEFEMINIZE frequently cross shorter words; knowing that DEFEMINIZE contains D, E, F, I, M, N, Z helps you test crossing letters quickly. When you only know a few cells, open the Crossword Solver with a pattern such as d????????e to narrow candidates before checking definitions.
Notable letter pairs inside DEFEMINIZE include DE, EF, EM — each links to a "contains" list for deeper drilling. Unique letters used: D, E, F, M, I, N, Z. Letter-frequency tables on this site are built from the same dictionary that powers the Word Unscrambler, so list pages and word pages stay consistent.
Use UnscrambleTools tools together: unscramble defeminize directly in the Word Unscrambler, rehearse rearrangements in the Anagram Solver, filter crossword slots in the Pattern Finder, and verify 25 points in the Scrabble Score Calculator. Daily puzzle hints and Wordle practice pages share the same dictionary backbone, which keeps scores and validity aligned across the site.
Etymology: UnscrambleTools does not publish a full historical etymology for every rare word-game entry. When we detect recognizable English prefixes or suffixes, we note them in the definition section; otherwise treat DEFEMINIZE as a playable vocabulary item for puzzles and study.
Example usage: Example: "DEFEMINIZE — remove the ovaries of (female mammals such as cats)" (25 Scrabble points). If you are validating a tournament list, cross-check NASPA or WESPA references — our dictionary optimizes for practical word-game coverage, including obscure but legal entries that appear in casual Scrabble and crossword construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is DEFEMINIZE a valid Scrabble word?
- DEFEMINIZE is a valid Scrabble word in the UnscrambleTools dictionary (10 letters, 25 base points). It is suitable for casual Scrabble, Words with Friends practice, and anagram study; official tournament lists (NASPA/WESPA) may differ slightly.
- How many points is DEFEMINIZE worth in Scrabble?
- DEFEMINIZE is worth 25 points using standard Scrabble letter values before any board multipliers. Lexical sense: remove the ovaries of (female mammals such as cats). See the letter breakdown on this page for tile-by-tile values.
- What does DEFEMINIZE mean?
- DEFEMINIZE (verb): remove the ovaries of (female mammals such as cats). (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- What is the Scrabble score of DEFEMINIZE?
- DEFEMINIZE scores 25 points as a raw tile sum. Board multipliers apply only during live play; this page shows the base score for fair comparison with other 10-letter words.
- Does DEFEMINIZE have anagrams?
- DEFEMINIZE has no other anagrams in this dictionary, which can make it a strong unique play when you need this exact letter set.
- How many letters are in DEFEMINIZE?
- DEFEMINIZE has 10 letters, starts with D, ends with E, and uses the alphagram DEEEFIIMNZ (sorted letters for quick anagram spotting).
- How can I unscramble letters to find DEFEMINIZE?
- Open the Anagram Solver or Word Unscrambler, enter your rack letters (use ? for blanks), and filter to 10-letter results or "contains" patterns that match DEFEMINIZE. The Pattern Finder supports crossword-style slots as well.
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