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Is DETENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 7 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETENT mean?

  1. noun

    a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
8
Letters
6

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + N (1) + T (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 DETENT

Single letters that turn DETENT 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 hooks2

Anagrams of DETENT

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DETENT

The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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