DEFIES is a playable word

defy Scrabble® Dictionary

verb
defied, defying, defies
to resist openly and boldly
42 Playable Words can be made from "DEFIES"
   2-Letter Words (9 found)
   3-Letter Words (16 found)
   4-Letter Words (14 found)
   5-Letter Words (2 found)
   6-Letter Words (1 found)