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DETAINING

9 letters · 3 syllables

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Definition of DETAINING

DETAINING is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 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
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
14
points

Is DETAINING a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts Words With Friends — 14 pts

Tip: DETAINING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DETAINING

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

Letter detaining Total
Scrabble 211111112 11
WWF 211112123 14

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETAINING

100 words from the letters in DETAINING

8-letter words

ideating 10/12 USUKWWF nidating 10/13 UK enditing 10/13 USUKWWF indigent 10/13 USUKWWF teinding 10/13 UK

7-letter words

deaning 9/12 USUKWWF indigen 9/12 USUKWWF dieting 9/11 USUKWWF editing 9/11 USUKWWF ignited 9/11 USUKWWF denting 9/12 USUKWWF tending 9/12 USUKWWF dinting 9/12 USUKWWF tinding 9/12 UK inedita 8/9 USUKWWF anteing 8/11 USUKWWF antigen 8/11 USUKWWF gentian 8/11 USUKWWF

6-letter words

gained 8/10 USUKWWF aiding 8/10 USUKWWF dieing 8/10 USUKWWF ending 8/11 USUKWWF ginned 8/11 USUKWWF dining 8/11 USUKWWF indign 8/11 USUKWWF niding 8/11 USUKWWF gaited 8/9 USUKWWF ganted 8/10 UK tanged 8/10 USUKWWF dating 8/10 USUKWWF nidget 8/10 USUKWWF tinged 8/10 USUKWWF tiding 8/10 USUKWWF innage 7/10 UK ingine 7/10 UK detain 7/8 USUKWWF nidate 7/8 UK eating 7/9 USUKWWF ingate 7/9 USUKWWF tangie 7/9 UK teaing 7/9 UK indite 7/8 USUKWWF tineid 7/8 USUKWWF ignite 7/9 USUKWWF tieing 7/9 USUKWWF tanned 7/9 USUKWWF gannet 7/10 USUKWWF dentin 7/9 USUKWWF indent 7/9 USUKWWF intend 7/9 USUKWWF tinned 7/9 USUKWWF anting 7/10 USUKWWF tining 7/10 USUKWWF innate 6/8 USUKWWF intine 6/8 USUKWWF tinnie 6/8 UK

5-letter words

deign 7/9 USUKWWF dinge 7/9 USUKWWF gated 7/8 USUKWWF digit 7/8 USUKWWF indie 6/7 USUKWWF genii 6/8 USUKWWF anend 6/8 UK inned 6/8 USUKWWF ingan 6/9 UK teiid 6/6 USUKWWF anted 6/7 USUKWWF agent 6/8 USUKWWF tenga 6/8 UK daint 6/7 UK idant 6/7 UK teind 6/7 USUKWWF tined 6/7 USUKWWF giant 6/8 USUKWWF tangi 6/8 UK tinge 6/8 USUKWWF nitid 6/7 USUKWWF inane 5/7 USUKWWF entia 5/6 USUKWWF tenia 5/6 USUKWWF tinea 5/6 USUKWWF anent 5/7 USUKWWF innit 5/7 UK

4-letter words

aged 6/7 USUKWWF egad 6/7 USUKWWF gade 6/7 UK gaed 6/7 USUKWWF gadi 6/7 USUKWWF gaid 6/7 UK igad 6/7 UK gied 6/7 USUKWWF dang 6/8 USUKWWF ding 6/8 USUKWWF aide 5/5 USUKWWF idea 5/5 USUKWWF dean 5/6 USUKWWF agen 5/7 UK gaen 5/7 USUKWWF gane 5/7 USUKWWF gean 5/7 UK

How to Use DETAINING in Word Games

DETAINING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About DETAINING

What does DETAINING mean?
DETAINING is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is DETAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETAINING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETAINING worth in Scrabble?
DETAINING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DETAINING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DETAINING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.