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Detains
d 2e 1t 1a 1i 1n 1s 1
About 2 syllables
verb · 7 letters · Common · third-person singular form of detain
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does detains mean?
Is DETAINS a valid word?
| Game / word list | Valid? |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US & Canada (NWL / TWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK & worldwide (Collins / SOWPODS) | Yes |
| Words With Friends (ENABLE) | Yes |
| Wordle (guess list) | No |
How many points is DETAINS worth?
Scrabble
8 ptsWords With Friends
9 ptsWordfeud
8 ptsNYT Crossplay
8 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DETAINS
Words that end like DETAINS
Common words that share the ending -AINS, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
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All words ending in -AINS Detains: quick answers
Is DETAINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DETAINS is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 8 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DETAINS worth?
DETAINS scores 8 points in Scrabble, 9 in Words With Friends, 8 in Wordfeud and 8 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does detains mean?
detains is the third-person singular form of detain, which means “deprive of freedom”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DETAINS?
You can make 274 shorter words from DETAINS, such as DAINES, DETAIN, IDANTS, IDENTS. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of DETAINS?
DETAINS rearranges into DESTAIN, INSTEAD, NIDATES, SAINTED, SATINED, STAINED.