DETRITUS
/dɪˈtɹaɪtəs/
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of DETRITUS
(chiefly geological) Pieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion.
Organic waste material from decomposing dead plants or animals.
Debris or fragments of disintegrated material.
Word Details
Is DETRITUS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DETRITUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DETRITUS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DETRITUS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | t | r | i | t | u | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETRITUS
100 words from the letters in DETRITUS
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How to Use DETRITUS in Word Games
DETRITUS 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 DETRITUS to find 100 additional valid words.