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DETECTORS

9 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of DETECTORS

noun

A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.

"Smoke detectors are mandatory in public buildings."

Examples of DETECTORS in a Sentence

  • "Smoke detectors are mandatory in public buildings."

Word Details

Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
12
points
WWF
13
points

Is DETECTORS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 12 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 12 pts Words With Friends — 13 pts

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

Letter Values for DETECTORS

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

Letter detectors Total
Scrabble 211131111 12
WWF 211141111 13

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETECTORS

100 words from the letters in DETECTORS

How to Use DETECTORS in Word Games

DETECTORS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About DETECTORS

What does DETECTORS mean?
DETECTORS is a noun. A device capable of registering a specific substance or physical phenomenon, and that optionally sounds an alarm or triggers a warning.
Is DETECTORS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETECTORS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 12 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETECTORS worth in Scrabble?
DETECTORS is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends. It is a 9-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DETECTORS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DETECTORS. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.