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Detergent
d 2e 1t 1e 1r 1g 2e 1n 1t 1
About 3 syllables
noun · adjective · 9 letters · Common
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does detergent mean?
noun
a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
adjective
having cleansing power
Synonymsdetersive
Is DETERGENT 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 DETERGENT worth?
Scrabble
11 ptsWords With Friends
13 ptsWordfeud
12 ptsNYT Crossplay
13 ptsScores are the sum of the tile values, before premium squares or bingo bonuses.
Words from the letters in DETERGENT
Best shorter words top 30 of 142
gettered 10deterge 9greened 9greeted 9reneged 9tentered 9degree 8detente 8entered 8gender 8genette 8gerned 8nedette 8detent 7edger 7gerent 7getter 7greed 7greete 7needer 7netted 7reeden 7regent 7renege 7rented 7retted 7teened 7teered 7tender 7tendre 7
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Front hooks
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Back hooks
Words that end like DETERGENT
Common words that share the ending -ERGENT, handy for rhymes, poems and wordplay. Matches are based on spelling, so a few may not rhyme exactly.
All words ending in -ERGENTDetergent: quick answers
Is DETERGENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DETERGENT is accepted in both the North American (NWL) and the international Collins Scrabble word lists, and scores 11 points before board bonuses.
How many points is DETERGENT worth?
DETERGENT scores 11 points in Scrabble, 13 in Words With Friends, 12 in Wordfeud and 13 in NYT Crossplay. These are plain tile totals, before any double- or triple-letter and word squares.
What does detergent mean?
As a noun, detergent means “a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering”. It has 3 meanings in total, listed above.
What words can you make with the letters in DETERGENT?
You can make 142 shorter words from DETERGENT, such as GETTERED, DETERGE, GREENED, GREETED. See the full list.