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DETAINED

/dɨˈtejnd/

8 letters · 3 syllables · verb

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

verb

To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.

verb

To put under custody.

verb

To keep back or from; to withhold.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
10
points
WWF
11
points

Is DETAINED a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 10 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 10 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Tip: DETAINED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DETAINED

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

Letter detained Total
Scrabble 21111112 10
WWF 21111212 11

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETAINED

100 words from the letters in DETAINED

7-letter words

ideated 9/9 USUKWWF nidated 9/10 UK endited 9/10 USUKWWF teinded 9/10 UK

6-letter words

ideaed 8/8 UK deaden 8/9 USUKWWF deaned 8/9 USUKWWF denied 8/9 USUKWWF indeed 8/9 USUKWWF taddie 8/8 UK dieted 8/8 USUKWWF edited 8/8 USUKWWF teddie 8/8 UK dented 8/9 USUKWWF tended 8/9 USUKWWF dinted 8/9 USUKWWF tinded 8/9 UK aedine 7/8 USUKWWF diaene 7/8 UK ideate 7/7 USUKWWF anteed 7/8 USUKWWF detain 7/8 USUKWWF nidate 7/8 UK eident 7/8 UK endite 7/8 USUKWWF teniae 6/7 USUKWWF

5-letter words

aided 7/7 USUKWWF ended 7/8 USUKWWF dined 7/8 USUKWWF nided 7/8 USUKWWF dated 7/7 USUKWWF tided 7/7 USUKWWF diene 6/7 USUKWWF teade 6/6 UK teaed 6/6 UK edite 6/6 UK anted 6/7 USUKWWF daint 6/7 UK idant 6/7 UK teind 6/7 USUKWWF tined 6/7 USUKWWF eaten 5/6 USUKWWF enate 5/6 USUKWWF entia 5/6 USUKWWF tenia 5/6 USUKWWF tinea 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

dead 6/6 USUKWWF deed 6/6 USUKWWF deid 6/6 UK died 6/6 USUKWWF aide 5/5 USUKWWF idea 5/5 USUKWWF eide 5/5 USUKWWF dean 5/6 USUKWWF dene 5/6 USUKWWF need 5/6 USUKWWF deni 5/6 UK dine 5/6 USUKWWF nide 5/6 USUKWWF date 5/5 USUKWWF tead 5/5 UK deet 5/5 USUKWWF teed 5/5 USUKWWF 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 eten 4/5 UK nete 4/5 UK teen 4/5 USUKWWF tene 4/5 UK anti 4/5 USUKWWF tain 4/5 USUKWWF nite 4/5 USWWF tine 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

add 5/5 USUKWWF dad 5/5 USUKWWF did 5/5 USUKWWF dae 4/4 UK dee 4/4 USUKWWF 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

How to Use DETAINED in Word Games

DETAINED is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DETAINED to find 100 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DETAINED

What does DETAINED mean?
DETAINED is a verb. To keep someone from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.
Is DETAINED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETAINED is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 10 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETAINED worth in Scrabble?
DETAINED is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DETAINED?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DETAINED. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.