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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?

  1. noun

    an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

    “several of the details are similar”

  2. noun

    a small part that can be considered separately from the whole

    “it was perfect in all details”

  3. noun

    extended treatment of particulars

    “the essay contained too much detail”

  4. 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

Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
8
Letters
6

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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