DETENTS
7 letters · 2 syllables
Definition of DETENTS
DETENTS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 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
Is DETENTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DETENTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DETENTS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for DETENTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | t | e | n | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETENTS
100 words from the letters in DETENTS
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How to Use DETENTS in Word Games
DETENTS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DETENTS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DETENTS to find 100 additional valid words.