Is “Defends” a Scrabble word?
Yes
DEFENDS
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary
Valid in these dictionaries
SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Meaning of Defends
verb
1.To ward off attacks against; to fight to protect; to guard.
2.To support by words or writing; to vindicate, talk in favour of.
3.To make legal defence of; to represent (the accused).