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DETINUE

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
T 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
U 1/2
E 1/1

Definition of DETINUE

noun

A person or thing detained; a detainee.

noun

A legal action to reclaim goods wrongfully detained.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
8
points
WWF
10
points

Is DETINUE a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 8 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 8 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DETINUE earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.

Letter Values for DETINUE

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

Letter detinue Total
Scrabble 2111111 8
WWF 2111221 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETINUE

97 words from the letters in DETINUE

How to Use DETINUE in Word Games

DETINUE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since DETINUE 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 DETINUE to find 97 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About DETINUE

What does DETINUE mean?
DETINUE is a noun. A person or thing detained; a detainee.
Is DETINUE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETINUE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETINUE worth in Scrabble?
DETINUE is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DETINUE?
You can make 97 words from the letters in DETINUE. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.