DEFECTED is a playable word

defect Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
defected, defecting, defects
to desert an allegiance
29 Playable Words can be made from "DEFECTED"
   2-Letter Words (6 found)
   3-Letter Words (10 found)
   4-Letter Words (9 found)
   5-Letter Words (2 found)
   6-Letter Words (1 found)
   8-Letter Words (1 found)