DEFECTS is a playable word

defect Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
defected, defecting, defects
to desert an allegiance
55 Playable Words can be made from "DEFECTS"
   2-Letter Words (7 found)
   3-Letter Words (18 found)
   5-Letter Words (8 found)
   6-Letter Words (1 found)
   7-Letter Words (1 found)