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Detesting
d 2e 1t 1e 1s 1t 1i 1n 1g 2
About 3 syllables
verb · 9 letters · Common · present participle of detest
- Scrabble US & Canada : valid
- Scrabble UK & worldwide : valid
- Words With Friends : valid
- Wordle : not valid
What does detesting mean?
Is DETESTING 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 DETESTING 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 DETESTING
Best shorter words top 30 of 337
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See all 337 words made from DETESTING Words that end like DETESTING
Common words that share the ending -ESTING, 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 -ESTING Detesting: quick answers
Is DETESTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. DETESTING 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 DETESTING worth?
DETESTING 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 detesting mean?
detesting is the present participle of detest, which means “dislike intensely”.
What words can you make with the letters in DETESTING?
You can make 337 shorter words from DETESTING, such as INGESTED, SIGNETED, STEEDING, DINETTES. See the full list.