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DETOUR

6 letters · 2 syllables

D 2/2
E 1/1
T 1/1
O 1/1
U 1/2
R 1/1
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Definition of DETOUR

DETOUR is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 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
6
Syllables
2
Scrabble
7
points
WWF
8
points

Is DETOUR a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 7 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 7 pts Words With Friends — 8 pts

Tip: DETOUR uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for DETOUR

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

Letter detour Total
Scrabble 211111 7
WWF 211121 8

Anagrams of DETOUR

Words made by rearranging the exact same 6 letters

douter 7/8 outred 7/8 redout 7/8 routed 7/8 toured 7/8

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETOUR

84 words from the letters in DETOUR

6-letter words

douter 7/8 UK outred 7/8 UK redout 7/8 USUKWWF routed 7/8 USUKWWF toured 7/8 USUKWWF

5-letter words

doter 6/6 USUKWWF roted 6/6 UK trode 6/6 USUKWWF uredo 6/7 USUKWWF outed 6/7 USUKWWF trued 6/7 USUKWWF outer 5/6 USUKWWF outre 5/6 USWWF route 5/6 USUKWWF

4-letter words

doer 5/5 USUKWWF dore 5/5 USUKWWF redo 5/5 USUKWWF rode 5/5 USUKWWF roed 5/5 UK dote 5/5 USUKWWF toed 5/5 USUKWWF dort 5/5 UK trod 5/5 USUKWWF duer 5/6 UK dure 5/6 USUKWWF rude 5/6 USUKWWF rued 5/6 USUKWWF dour 5/6 USUKWWF duro 5/6 USUKWWF duet 5/6 USUKWWF tude 5/6 UK dout 5/6 UK turd 5/6 USUKWWF rote 4/4 USUKWWF tore 4/4 USUKWWF euro 4/5 USUKWWF roue 4/5 USWWF true 4/5 USUKWWF outr 4/5 UK rout 4/5 USUKWWF tour 4/5 USUKWWF

3-letter words

doe 4/4 USUKWWF ode 4/4 USUKWWF red 4/4 USUKWWF dor 4/4 USUKWWF rod 4/4 USUKWWF ted 4/4 USUKWWF dot 4/4 USUKWWF tod 4/4 USUKWWF due 4/5 USUKWWF duo 4/5 USUKWWF oud 4/5 USUKWWF udo 4/5 USUKWWF rud 4/5 UK urd 4/5 USUKWWF ore 3/3 USUKWWF roe 3/3 USUKWWF toe 3/3 USUKWWF ert 3/3 UK ret 3/3 USWWF ort 3/3 USUKWWF rot 3/3 USUKWWF tor 3/3 USUKWWF rue 3/4 USUKWWF ure 3/4 UK our 3/4 USUKWWF rou 3/4 UK ute 3/4 UK out 3/4 USUKWWF rut 3/4 USUKWWF

2-letter words

de 3/3 USUKWWF ed 3/3 USWWF do 3/3 USUKWWF od 3/3 USUKWWF oe 2/2 USWWF er 2/2 USUKWWF re 2/2 USUKWWF or 2/2 USUKWWF et 2/2 USUKWWF te 2/2 UK to 2/2 USUKWWF ou 2/3 UK ur 2/3 UK ut 2/3 USUKWWF

How to Use DETOUR in Word Games

DETOUR is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.

Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, DETOUR is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DETOUR to find 84 additional valid words.

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Frequently Asked Questions About DETOUR

What does DETOUR mean?
DETOUR is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is DETOUR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETOUR is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 7 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETOUR worth in Scrabble?
DETOUR is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends. It is a 6-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from DETOUR?
You can make 84 words from the letters in DETOUR. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are the anagrams of DETOUR?
The anagrams of DETOUR (words using the exact same letters) are: DOUTER, OUTRED, REDOUT, ROUTED, TOURED. Each is a valid word in Scrabble.