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Is DETERGENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETERGENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 11 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETERGENT mean?

  1. noun

    a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering

  2. noun

    a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension

  3. adjective

    having cleansing power

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

11

Scrabble

13

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + G (2) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 11 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 DETERGENT

Single letters that turn DETERGENT 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 DETERGENT

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