DETERRING
9 letters · 3 syllables · verb
D
2/2
E
1/1
T
1/1
E
1/1
R
1/1
R
1/1
I
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N
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G
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Definition of DETERRING
verb
To prevent something from happening.
verb
To persuade someone not to do something; to discourage.
verb
To distract someone from something.
Word Details
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Scrabble
11
points
WWF
13
points
Is DETERRING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DETERRING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 11 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 11 pts
Words With Friends — 13 pts
Tip: DETERRING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DETERRING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | t | e | r | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETERRING
100 words from the letters in DETERRING
8-letter words
7-letter words
dreeing
9/11
USUKWWF
energid
9/11
USUKWWF
reeding
9/11
USUKWWF
reigned
9/11
USUKWWF
grinder
9/11
USUKWWF
regrind
9/11
USUKWWF
dernier
8/9
USUKWWF
nerdier
8/9
USUKWWF
integer
8/10
USUKWWF
teering
8/10
UK
treeing
8/10
USUKWWF
retired
8/8
USUKWWF
retried
8/8
USUKWWF
tireder
8/8
USUKWWF
reinter
7/8
USUKWWF
rentier
7/8
USUKWWF
terrine
7/8
USUKWWF
6-letter words
deeing
8/10
UK
edgier
8/9
USUKWWF
gender
8/10
USUKWWF
dinger
8/10
USUKWWF
engird
8/10
USUKWWF
girned
8/10
USUKWWF
reding
8/10
USUKWWF
ringed
8/10
USUKWWF
girder
8/9
USUKWWF
ridger
8/9
UK
nidget
8/10
USUKWWF
tinged
8/10
USUKWWF
girted
8/9
USUKWWF
denier
7/8
USUKWWF
nereid
7/8
USUKWWF
reined
7/8
USUKWWF
renied
7/8
UK
render
7/8
USUKWWF
erring
7/9
USUKWWF
girner
7/9
UK
ringer
7/9
USUKWWF
eident
7/8
UK
endite
7/8
USUKWWF
teeing
7/9
USUKWWF
dieter
7/7
USUKWWF
reedit
7/7
USUKWWF
retied
7/7
USUKWWF
tiered
7/7
USUKWWF
rented
7/8
USUKWWF
tender
7/8
USUKWWF
tendre
7/8
UK
terned
7/8
UK
gerent
7/9
USUKWWF
regent
7/9
USUKWWF
rident
7/8
USUKWWF
tinder
7/8
USUKWWF
trined
7/8
USUKWWF
engirt
7/9
USUKWWF
regret
7/8
USUKWWF
tirred
7/7
UK
entire
6/7
USUKWWF
nerite
6/7
UK
retine
6/7
USUKWWF
triene
6/7
USUKWWF
reiter
6/6
UK
retire
6/6
USUKWWF
renter
6/7
USUKWWF
rerent
6/7
UK
5-letter words
deign
7/9
USUKWWF
dinge
7/9
USUKWWF
edger
7/8
USUKWWF
greed
7/8
USUKWWF
derig
7/8
UK
dirge
7/8
USUKWWF
gride
7/8
USUKWWF
ridge
7/8
USUKWWF
grind
7/9
USUKWWF
diene
6/7
USUKWWF
eigne
6/8
UK
genie
6/8
USUKWWF
eider
6/6
USUKWWF
ender
6/7
USUKWWF
erned
6/7
UK
genre
6/8
USUKWWF
green
6/8
USUKWWF
diner
6/7
USUKWWF
reign
6/8
USUKWWF
renig
6/8
USUKWWF
erred
6/6
USUKWWF
direr
6/6
USUKWWF
drier
6/6
USUKWWF
rider
6/6
USUKWWF
rerig
6/7
USUKWWF
edite
6/6
UK
genet
6/8
USUKWWF
tenge
6/8
UK
teind
6/7
USUKWWF
tined
6/7
USUKWWF
tinge
6/8
USUKWWF
deter
6/6
USUKWWF
How to Use DETERRING in Word Games
DETERRING is worth 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DETERRING to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DETERRING
What does DETERRING mean?
DETERRING is a verb. To prevent something from happening.
Is DETERRING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETERRING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETERRING worth in Scrabble?
DETERRING is worth 11 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 DETERRING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DETERRING. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DETERRING?
Synonyms of DETERRING include: dissuade. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.