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DETERRENCE

/dɪˈtɛɹəns/

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
T 1/1
E 1/1
R 1/1
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E 1/1
N 1/2
C 3/4
E 1/1
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Definition of DETERRENCE

noun

The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

noun

Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.

noun

The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

Synonyms of DETERRENCE

Words with similar meaning

dissuasion intimidation

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
13
points
WWF
15
points

Is DETERRENCE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 13 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 13 pts Words With Friends — 15 pts

Tip: DETERRENCE uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DETERRENCE

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

Letter deterrence Total
Scrabble 2111111131 13
WWF 2111111241 15

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETERRENCE

100 words from the letters in DETERRENCE

9-letter words

reerected 12/13 USUKWWF recentred 12/14 UK reentered 10/11 USUKWWF

8-letter words

centered 11/13 USUKWWF decenter 11/13 USUKWWF decentre 11/13 USUKWWF recenter 10/12 USUKWWF recentre 10/12 UK rerented 9/10 UK tenderer 9/10 USUKWWF

7-letter words

decreer 10/11 USUKWWF decreet 10/11 UK erected 10/11 USUKWWF centred 10/12 USUKWWF credent 10/12 USUKWWF erecter 9/10 USUKWWF reerect 9/10 USUKWWF entered 8/9 USUKWWF enterer 7/8 USUKWWF reenter 7/8 USUKWWF terreen 7/8 USUKWWF terrene 7/8 USUKWWF

6-letter words

decree 9/10 USUKWWF recede 9/10 USUKWWF decern 9/11 USUKWWF decent 9/11 USUKWWF center 8/10 USUKWWF centre 8/10 USUKWWF recent 8/10 USUKWWF tenrec 8/10 USUKWWF needer 7/8 USUKWWF reeden 7/8 UK reeder 7/7 UK render 7/8 USUKWWF teered 7/7 UK rented 7/8 USUKWWF tender 7/8 USUKWWF tendre 7/8 UK terned 7/8 UK entree 6/7 USWWF eterne 6/7 USUKWWF retene 6/7 USUKWWF teener 6/7 USUKWWF retree 6/6 UK renter 6/7 USUKWWF rerent 6/7 UK

5-letter words

ceder 8/9 USUKWWF cered 8/9 USUKWWF creed 8/9 USUKWWF cendr 8/10 UK ctene 7/9 UK erect 7/8 USUKWWF terce 7/8 USUKWWF deere 6/6 UK ender 6/7 USUKWWF erned 6/7 UK erred 6/6 USUKWWF deter 6/6 USUKWWF treed 6/6 USUKWWF drent 6/7 UK trend 6/7 USUKWWF enter 5/6 USUKWWF entre 5/6 UK rente 5/6 USUKWWF terne 5/6 USUKWWF treen 5/6 USUKWWF terre 5/5 UK

4-letter words

cede 7/8 USUKWWF cred 7/8 UK cere 6/7 USUKWWF cree 6/7 UK cete 6/7 USUKWWF cent 6/8 USUKWWF dene 5/6 USUKWWF need 5/6 USUKWWF deer 5/5 USUKWWF dere 5/5 USUKWWF dree 5/5 USUKWWF rede 5/5 USUKWWF reed 5/5 USUKWWF dern 5/6 UK nerd 5/6 USUKWWF rend 5/6 USUKWWF deet 5/5 USUKWWF teed 5/5 USUKWWF dent 5/6 USUKWWF tend 5/6 USUKWWF erne 4/5 USUKWWF reen 4/5 UK eten 4/5 UK nete 4/5 UK teen 4/5 USUKWWF tene 4/5 UK rete 4/4 USUKWWF teer 4/4 UK tree 4/4 USUKWWF rent 4/5 USUKWWF tern 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

cee 5/6 USUKWWF rec 5/6 USWWF

How to Use DETERRENCE in Word Games

DETERRENCE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DETERRENCE

What does DETERRENCE mean?
DETERRENCE is a noun. The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.
Is DETERRENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETERRENCE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETERRENCE worth in Scrabble?
DETERRENCE is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DETERRENCE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DETERRENCE. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DETERRENCE?
Synonyms of DETERRENCE include: dissuasion, intimidation. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.