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Is DETEST a valid Scrabble word?

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

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETEST mean?

  1. verb

    dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

    “I hate Mexican food”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

Scrabble
7
Words With Friends
7
Letters
6

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + E (1) + S (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 DETEST

Single letters that turn DETEST 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 DETEST

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from DETEST

The 27 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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