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Is DETRACTION a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, DETRACTION is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 13 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does DETRACTION mean?

  1. noun

    a petty disparagement

  2. noun

    the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander)

    “let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

13

Scrabble

15

Words With Friends

10

Letters

D (2) + E (1) + T (1) + R (1) + A (1) + C (3) + T (1) + I (1) + O (1) + N (1) = 13 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 DETRACTION

Single letters that turn DETRACTION 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 DETRACTION

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