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DETAIN

6 letters · 2 syllables

D 2/2
E 1/1
T 1/1
A 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
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Definition of DETAIN

DETAIN is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is DETAIN a Scrabble Word?

Yes, DETAIN is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: DETAIN uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DETAIN

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter detain Total
Scrabble 211111 7
WWF 211112 8

Anagrams of DETAIN

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

nidate 7/8

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETAIN

88 words from the letters in DETAIN

6-letter words

nidate 7/8 UK

5-letter words

anted 6/7 USUKWWF daint 6/7 UK idant 6/7 UK teind 6/7 USUKWWF tined 6/7 USUKWWF entia 5/6 USUKWWF tenia 5/6 USUKWWF tinea 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

aide 5/5 USUKWWF idea 5/5 USUKWWF dean 5/6 USUKWWF deni 5/6 UK dine 5/6 USUKWWF nide 5/6 USUKWWF date 5/5 USUKWWF tead 5/5 UK adit 5/5 USUKWWF dita 5/5 USUKWWF diet 5/5 USUKWWF dite 5/5 USUKWWF edit 5/5 USUKWWF tide 5/5 USUKWWF tied 5/5 USUKWWF dent 5/6 USUKWWF tend 5/6 USUKWWF dint 5/6 USUKWWF tind 5/6 UK ante 4/5 USUKWWF etna 4/5 USUKWWF neat 4/5 USUKWWF tane 4/5 UK anti 4/5 USUKWWF tain 4/5 USUKWWF nite 4/5 USWWF tine 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

dae 4/4 UK aid 4/4 USUKWWF die 4/4 USUKWWF ide 4/4 UK and 4/5 USUKWWF dan 4/5 UK den 4/5 USUKWWF end 4/5 USUKWWF ned 4/5 UK din 4/5 USUKWWF nid 4/5 UK tad 4/4 USUKWWF ted 4/4 USUKWWF dit 4/4 USUKWWF tid 4/4 UK ane 3/4 USUKWWF ean 3/4 UK nae 3/4 USUKWWF ain 3/4 USUKWWF ani 3/4 USUKWWF ate 3/3 USUKWWF eat 3/3 USUKWWF eta 3/3 USUKWWF tae 3/3 USUKWWF tea 3/3 USUKWWF ait 3/3 USUKWWF tai 3/3 UK tie 3/3 USUKWWF ant 3/4 USUKWWF tan 3/4 USUKWWF net 3/4 USUKWWF ten 3/4 USUKWWF nit 3/4 USUKWWF tin 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

ad 3/3 USUKWWF da 3/3 UK de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF id 3/3 USUKWWF ae 2/2 USWWF ai 2/2 USUKWWF an 2/3 USUKWWF na 2/3 USUKWWF en 2/3 USUKWWF ne 2/3 USUKWWF in 2/3 USUKWWF at 2/2 USUKWWF ta 2/2 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK it 2/2 USUKWWF ti 2/2 USUKWWF

How to Use DETAIN in Word Games

DETAIN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, DETAIN is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DETAIN to find 88 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DETAIN

What does DETAIN mean?
DETAIN is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is DETAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETAIN is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETAIN worth in Scrabble?
DETAIN is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DETAIN?
You can make 88 words from the letters in DETAIN. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DETAIN?
The anagrams of DETAIN (words using the exact same letters) are: NIDATE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.