Dictionary
Detents
d 2e 1t 1e 1n 1t 1s 1
About 2 syllables
noun · 7 letters · Uncommon · plural of detent
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does detents mean?
Is DETENTS 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 DETENTS 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 DETENTS
Anagrams 1
Words that end like DETENTS
Common words that share the ending -ENTS, 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 -ENTS Detents: quick answers
Is DETENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DETENTS 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 DETENTS worth?
DETENTS 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 detents mean?
detents is the plural of detent, which 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 DETENTS?
You can make 105 shorter words from DETENTS, such as DENETS, DETENT, DETEST, NESTED. See the full list.
What are the anagrams of DETENTS?
DETENTS rearranges into STENTED.