Defensive

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

Intended to defend or protect against attack or criticism. It can describe protective behaviour, attitudes, or military positions.

“The team adopted a defensive strategy after taking the lead.”

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Nine letters with repeated 'e' - vowel positioning crucial

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Worth 15 points; the 'v' and 'f' provide good scoring potential

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