Defunct
7 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
No longer existing, operating, or in use.
“The defunct railway line was converted into a popular walking trail.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/dɪˈfʌŋkt/
Syllables
de·funct
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F scores 4 and C scores 3, DEFUNCT is a strong 7-letter Scrabble word with two quality tiles
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