Is “Deflect” a Scrabble word?
Yes
DEFLECT
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Scrabble UK & International
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
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General English word list
Meaning of Deflect
/dɪˈflɛkt/
verb
1.To make (something) deviate from its original path.
2.(ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
3.To deviate from its original path.
Synonyms: elude