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Is DETECT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETECT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETECT mean?

  1. verb

    discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

    “She detected high levels of lead in her drinking water”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

6

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + C (3) + T (1) = 9 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 DETECT

Single letters that turn DETECT 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 DETECT

The 14 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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