How many words can you make from DEFIL?

34 in the Tournament dictionary, ranging from 2 to 5 letters. That count covers words using some of the letters as well as all of them.

Is there a word that uses all of DEFIL?

Yes — 4 words use all 5 letters. They are in the 5-letter group at the top of the list.

FELID, worth 9 points in Scrabble. Scores here count tile values only, with no board bonuses.

34 words can be made from these letters, the best being FELID at 9 points.

Those 5 letters can be arranged into 34 words. Longest first below, since that is nearly always the useful end of the list.

The results run from 2 letters up to 5, and the 3-letter group is the largest at 12 words.

For points rather than length, take FELID at 9 points. It tops both tables: 10 in Words With Friends as well.

Nothing here runs past 5 letters, where you will find FELID, FIELD and FILED.

Every one of these words is a click away from being copied — and the solver above will re-run the moment you change a letter.

felid: any of various lithe-bodied roundheaded fissiped mammals, many with retractile claws
field: play as a fielder
delf: an excavation
file: proceed in line
lief: in a willing manner

How many words can you make from DEFIL?: 34 in the Tournament dictionary, ranging from 2 to 5 letters. That count covers words using some of the letters as well as all of them.
Is there a word that uses all of DEFIL?: Yes — 4 words use all 5 letters. They are in the 5-letter group at the top of the list.
What is the highest-scoring word from DEFIL?: FELID, worth 9 points in Scrabble. Scores here count tile values only, with no board bonuses.