Is DETAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, DETAIL is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does DETAIL mean?
- noun
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
“several of the details are similar”
- noun
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
“it was perfect in all details”
- noun
extended treatment of particulars
“the essay contained too much detail”
- noun
a crew of workers selected for a particular task
“a detail was sent to remove the fallen trees”
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
7
Scrabble
8
Words With Friends
6
Letters
D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + A (1) + I (1) + L (1) = 7 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 DETAIL
Single letters that turn DETAIL 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
Anagrams of DETAIL
Words that use exactly the same letters.
Words you can make from DETAIL
The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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