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DETRITUS

/dɪˈtɹaɪtəs/

8 letters · 3 syllables · noun

D 2/2
E 1/1
T 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
T 1/1
U 1/2
S 1/1

Definition of DETRITUS

noun

(chiefly geological) Pieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion.

noun

Organic waste material from decomposing dead plants or animals.

noun

Debris or fragments of disintegrated material.

Word Details

Letters
8
Syllables
3
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
10
points

Is DETRITUS a Scrabble Word?

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

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 10 pts

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 detritus Total
Scrabble 21111111 9
WWF 21111121 10

Words You Can Make With the Letters in DETRITUS

100 words from the letters in DETRITUS

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.

Frequently Asked Questions About DETRITUS

What does DETRITUS mean?
DETRITUS is a noun. (chiefly geological) Pieces of rock broken off by ice, glacier, or erosion.
Is DETRITUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETRITUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is DETRITUS worth in Scrabble?
DETRITUS 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 DETRITUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in DETRITUS. The longest sub-words are 7 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.