Is “Defy” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
DEFY
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

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SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
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Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Valid

Meaning of Defy

/dɪˈfaɪ/

noun
  1. 1.A challenge.

verb
  1. 1.To challenge (someone) or brave (a hazard or opposition).

    to defy an enemy;   to defy the power of a magistrate;   to defy the arguments of an opponent;   to defy public opinion

  2. 2.To refuse to obey.

    If you defy your teacher you may end up in detention.

  3. 3.To not conform to or follow a pattern, set of rules or expectations.