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Is DETERRENT a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETERRENT is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 10 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETERRENT mean?

  1. noun

    something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

  2. adjective

    tending to deter

    “the deterrent effects of high prices”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

10

Scrabble

11

Words With Friends

9

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + R (1) + R (1) + E (1) + N (1) + T (1) = 10 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 DETERRENT

Single letters that turn DETERRENT 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 DETERRENT

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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