DETRACTING
10 letters · 3 syllables · verb, noun
D
2/2
E
1/1
T
1/1
R
1/1
A
1/1
C
3/4
T
1/1
I
1/1
N
1/2
G
2/3
Definition of DETRACTING
verb
To take away; to withdraw or remove.
verb
To take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry.
noun
Detraction; slander
Word Details
Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
14
points
WWF
17
points
Is DETRACTING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DETRACTING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Scrabble US (TWL) — 14 pts
Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 14 pts
Words With Friends — 17 pts
Tip: DETRACTING uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DETRACTING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | t | r | a | c | t | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETRACTING
100 words from the letters in DETRACTING
9-letter words
8-letter words
crinated
11/13
UK
dicentra
11/13
USUKWWF
argentic
11/14
USUKWWF
catering
11/14
USUKWWF
citrange
11/14
UK
creating
11/14
USUKWWF
reacting
11/14
USUKWWF
nictated
11/13
USUKWWF
citrated
11/12
USUKWWF
tetracid
11/12
USUKWWF
tetradic
11/12
USUKWWF
derating
10/12
USUKWWF
gradient
10/12
USUKWWF
redating
10/12
USUKWWF
treading
10/12
USUKWWF
interact
10/12
USUKWWF
dratting
10/12
USUKWWF
nitrated
9/10
USUKWWF
aretting
9/11
UK
gnattier
9/11
USUKWWF
treating
9/11
USUKWWF
7-letter words
incaged
11/14
USUKWWF
carding
11/14
USUKWWF
cringed
11/14
USUKWWF
cairned
10/12
USUKWWF
carnied
10/12
UK
dancier
10/12
UK
anergic
10/13
USUKWWF
cigaret
10/12
USWWF
cantred
10/12
UK
tranced
10/12
USUKWWF
carting
10/13
USUKWWF
crating
10/13
USUKWWF
tracing
10/13
USUKWWF
dictate
10/11
USUKWWF
tincted
10/12
USUKWWF
catting
10/13
USUKWWF
detract
10/11
USUKWWF
areding
9/11
UK
deraign
9/11
USUKWWF
earding
9/11
UK
gradine
9/11
USUKWWF
grained
9/11
USUKWWF
reading
9/11
USUKWWF
triaged
9/10
USUKWWF
dragnet
9/11
USUKWWF
granted
9/11
USUKWWF
cantier
9/11
UK
ceratin
9/11
USUKWWF
certain
9/11
USUKWWF
creatin
9/11
USUKWWF
crinate
9/11
UK
nacrite
9/11
UK
tacrine
9/11
UK
darting
9/11
USUKWWF
trading
9/11
USUKWWF
nictate
9/11
USUKWWF
tetanic
9/11
USUKWWF
atretic
9/10
UK
cattier
9/10
USUKWWF
citrate
9/10
USUKWWF
gritted
9/10
USUKWWF
tantric
9/11
USUKWWF
cittern
9/11
USUKWWF
antired
8/9
USUKWWF
detrain
8/9
USUKWWF
trained
8/9
USUKWWF
granite
8/10
USUKWWF
gratine
8/10
USUKWWF
ingrate
8/10
USUKWWF
tangier
8/10
USUKWWF
tearing
8/10
USUKWWF
tainted
8/9
USUKWWF
attired
8/8
USUKWWF
tranted
8/9
UK
trident
8/9
USUKWWF
ratting
8/10
USUKWWF
tarting
8/10
USUKWWF
gittern
8/10
USUKWWF
retting
8/10
USUKWWF
intreat
7/8
USUKWWF
iterant
7/8
USUKWWF
nattier
7/8
USUKWWF
nitrate
7/8
USUKWWF
tartine
7/8
UK
tertian
7/8
USUKWWF
How to Use DETRACTING in Word Games
DETRACTING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DETRACTING to find 100 additional valid words.
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Frequently Asked Questions About DETRACTING
What does DETRACTING mean?
DETRACTING is a verb. To take away; to withdraw or remove.
Is DETRACTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETRACTING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 14 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETRACTING worth in Scrabble?
DETRACTING is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from DETRACTING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DETRACTING. The longest sub-words are 9 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.
What are synonyms of DETRACTING?
Synonyms of DETRACTING include: decry, defame. These words have similar meanings and can be used as alternatives in writing and word games.