Dictionary
Detent
d 2e 1t 1e 1n 1t 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 6 letters · Uncommon
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does detent mean?
Is DETENT 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 DETENT worth?
Scrabble
7 ptsWords With Friends
8 ptsWordfeud
7 ptsNYT Crossplay
7 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DETENT
Hooks for DETENT
Add one letter to the front or back of DETENT to make another word.
Words that end like DETENT
Common words that share the ending -ETENT, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ETENTDetent: quick answers
Is DETENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DETENT is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 7 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DETENT worth?
DETENT scores 7 points in Scrabble, 8 in Words With Friends, 7 in Wordfeud and 7 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does detent mean?
As a noun, detent means “a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward”.
What words can you make with the letters in DETENT?
You can make 36 shorter words from DETENT, such as DENET, TEEND, DEEN, DEET. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of DETENT?
DETENT rearranges into NETTED, TENTED.