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Is DETER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 6 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETER mean?

  1. verb

    try to prevent; show opposition to

    “We should discourage this practice among our youth”

  2. verb

    turn away from by persuasion

    “Negative campaigning will only dissuade people”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

6

Scrabble

6

Words With Friends

5

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 6 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 DETER

Single letters that turn DETER 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 DETER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DETER

The 23 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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