Deflecting
Scrabble:17 ptsWWF:21 pts10 letters
Definition of Deflecting
verb
- To make (something) deviate from its original path.
- (ball games) To touch the ball, often unwittingly, after a shot or a sharp pass, thereby making it unpredictable for the other players.
- To deviate from its original path.
- To avoid addressing (questions, criticism, etc.).
"The Prime Minister deflected some increasingly pointed questions by claiming he had an appointment."
- To divert (attention, etc.).
Anagrams of Deflecting
No exact anagrams found for "deflecting". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
d2
e1
f4
l1
e1
c3
t1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 17 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Deflecting
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Deflecting"
Deflecting is a 10-letter word that scores 17 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Deflecting" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "deflecting" is a high-scoring word.