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Is DETACHMENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETACHMENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 18 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETACHMENT mean?

  1. noun

    avoiding emotional involvement

  2. noun

    the act of releasing from an attachment or connection

  3. noun

    the state of being isolated or detached

    “the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel”

  4. noun

    a small unit of troops of special composition

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

18

Scrabble

20

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + A (1) + C (3) + H (4) + M (3) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 18 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for DETACHMENT

Single letters that turn DETACHMENT into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Words you can make from DETACHMENT

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