Play DETAIN Strategically

72 valid words • Unscramble DETAIN for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DETAIN

Best Short Plays
ADIT (5pt)AIDE (5pt)DATE (5pt)DEAN (5pt)DENT (5pt)DIET (5pt)DINE (5pt)DINT (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DETAIN (7pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 7 pts
WWF: 8 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 72 Words

6-letter 1 words Best: DETAIN (7pt)

DETAIN7pt

5-letter 6 words Best: ANTED (6pt)

ANTED6ptTEIND6ptTINED6ptENTIA5ptTENIA5ptTINEA5pt

4-letter 23 words Best: ADIT (5pt)

ADIT5ptAIDE5ptDATE5ptDEAN5ptDENT5ptDIET5ptDINE5ptDINT5ptDITA5ptDITE5ptEDIT5ptIDEA5ptNIDE5ptTEND5ptTIDE5ptTIED5ptANTE4ptANTI4ptETNA4ptNEAT4ptNITE4ptTAIN4ptTINE4pt

3-letter 26 words Best: AID (4pt)

AID4ptAND4ptDEN4ptDIE4ptDIN4ptDIT4ptEND4ptTAD4ptTED4ptAIN3ptAIT3ptANE3ptANI3ptANT3ptATE3ptEAT3ptETA3ptNAE3ptNET3ptNIT3ptTAE3ptTAN3ptTEA3ptTEN3ptTIE3ptTIN3pt

2-letter 16 words Best: AD (3pt)

AD3ptDE3ptED3ptID3ptAE2ptAI2ptAN2ptAT2ptEN2ptET2ptIN2ptIT2ptNA2ptNE2ptTA2ptTI2pt

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About the Word DETAIN

  • Letters: 6
  • Scrabble score: 7 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 8 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 72

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DETAIN in Scrabble?
Play DETAIN directly for 7 points, or use its letters to form 72 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DETAIN between Scrabble and WWF?
DETAIN scores 7 pts in Scrabble and 8 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DETAIN?
ADIT (5 pts) is a strong short play from DETAIN.

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