DEFENDS is a playable word

defend Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
defended, defending, defends
to protect
49 Playable Words can be made from "DEFENDS"
   2-Letter Words (7 found)
   3-Letter Words (14 found)
   4-Letter Words (17 found)
   5-Letter Words (7 found)
   6-Letter Words (3 found)
   7-Letter Words (1 found)