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DETENTS

7 letters · 2 syllables

D 2/2
E 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
N 1/2
T 1/1
S 1/1

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

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
9
points

Is DETENTS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 9 pts

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 detents Total
Scrabble 2111111 8
WWF 2111211 9

Anagrams of DETENTS

Words made by rearranging the exact same 7 letters

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETENTS

100 words from the letters in DETENTS

7-letter words

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DETENTS

What does DETENTS mean?
DETENTS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is DETENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETENTS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETENTS worth in Scrabble?
DETENTS is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DETENTS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DETENTS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DETENTS?
The anagrams of DETENTS (words using the exact same letters) are: STENTED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.