DETONATE
/ˈdɛtəneɪt/
8 letters · 3 syllables · verb
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Definition of DETONATE
verb
To explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.
verb
To cause to explode.
Word Details
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points
Is DETONATE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DETONATE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts
Words With Friends — 10 pts
Tip: DETONATE uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DETONATE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | t | o | n | a | t | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETONATE
100 words from the letters in DETONATE
8-letter words
7-letter words
6-letter words
5-letter words
4-letter words
dean
5/6
USUKWWF
dene
5/6
USUKWWF
need
5/6
USUKWWF
odea
5/5
USUKWWF
dona
5/6
USUKWWF
done
5/6
USUKWWF
node
5/6
USUKWWF
date
5/5
USUKWWF
tead
5/5
UK
deet
5/5
USUKWWF
teed
5/5
USUKWWF
dent
5/6
USUKWWF
tend
5/6
USUKWWF
dato
5/5
USUKWWF
doat
5/5
USUKWWF
toad
5/5
USUKWWF
dote
5/5
USUKWWF
toed
5/5
USUKWWF
aeon
4/5
USUKWWF
eoan
4/5
UK
ante
4/5
USUKWWF
etna
4/5
USUKWWF
neat
4/5
USUKWWF
tane
4/5
UK
eten
4/5
UK
nete
4/5
UK
teen
4/5
USUKWWF
tene
4/5
UK
toea
4/4
USUKWWF
nota
4/5
USUKWWF
note
4/5
USUKWWF
tone
4/5
USUKWWF
tate
4/4
USUKWWF
teat
4/4
USUKWWF
entt
4/5
UK
nett
4/5
USUKWWF
tent
4/5
USUKWWF
tote
4/4
USUKWWF
nott
4/5
UK
3-letter words
dae
4/4
UK
dee
4/4
USUKWWF
and
4/5
USUKWWF
dan
4/5
UK
den
4/5
USUKWWF
end
4/5
USUKWWF
ned
4/5
UK
ado
4/4
USUKWWF
oda
4/4
UK
doe
4/4
USUKWWF
ode
4/4
USUKWWF
don
4/5
USUKWWF
nod
4/5
USUKWWF
tad
4/4
USUKWWF
ted
4/4
USUKWWF
dot
4/4
USUKWWF
tod
4/4
USUKWWF
ane
3/4
USUKWWF
ean
3/4
UK
nae
3/4
USUKWWF
een
3/4
UK
ene
3/4
UK
nee
3/4
USWWF
eon
3/4
USUKWWF
one
3/4
USUKWWF
ate
3/3
USUKWWF
eat
3/3
USUKWWF
eta
3/3
USUKWWF
tae
3/3
USUKWWF
tea
3/3
USUKWWF
How to Use DETONATE in Word Games
DETONATE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DETONATE to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DETONATE
What does DETONATE mean?
DETONATE is a verb. To explode; to blow up. Specifically, to combust supersonically via shock compression.
Is DETONATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETONATE is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETONATE worth in Scrabble?
DETONATE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends. It is a 8-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DETONATE?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DETONATE. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DETONATE?
Synonyms of DETONATE include: blast, discharge, fulminate. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.
What are the anagrams of DETONATE?
The anagrams of DETONATE (words using the exact same letters) are: DENOTATE. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.