DEFENCE is a playable word

defence Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
defenced, defencing, defences
to defense
23 Playable Words can be made from "DEFENCE"
   2-Letter Words (6 found)
   3-Letter Words (9 found)
   4-Letter Words (5 found)
   5-Letter Words (1 found)
   6-Letter Words (1 found)
   7-Letter Words (1 found)