Play DETAINEE Strategically

90 valid words • Unscramble DETAINEE for Scrabble & Words With Friends

Strategy Tips for DETAINEE

Best Short Plays
ADIT (5pt)AIDE (5pt)DATE (5pt)DEAN (5pt)DEET (5pt)DENE (5pt)DENT (5pt)DIET (5pt)
High-Value Long Plays
DETAINEE (9pt)AEDINE (7pt)ANTEED (7pt)DETAIN (7pt)ENDITE (7pt)IDEATE (7pt)TENIAE (6pt)
Scores
Scrabble: 9 pts
WWF: 10 pts
Valid: Yes

Complete Word List — 90 Words

8-letter 1 words Best: DETAINEE (9pt)

DETAINEE9pt

6-letter 6 words Best: AEDINE (7pt)

AEDINE7ptANTEED7ptDETAIN7ptENDITE7ptIDEATE7ptTENIAE6pt

5-letter 9 words Best: ANTED (6pt)

ANTED6ptDIENE6ptTEIND6ptTINED6ptEATEN5ptENATE5ptENTIA5ptTENIA5ptTINEA5pt

4-letter 29 words Best: ADIT (5pt)

ADIT5ptAIDE5ptDATE5ptDEAN5ptDEET5ptDENE5ptDENT5ptDIET5ptDINE5ptDINT5ptDITA5ptDITE5ptEDIT5ptEIDE5ptIDEA5ptNEED5ptNIDE5ptTEED5ptTEND5ptTIDE5ptTIED5ptANTE4ptANTI4ptETNA4ptNEAT4ptNITE4ptTAIN4ptTEEN4ptTINE4pt

3-letter 29 words Best: AID (4pt)

AID4ptAND4ptDEE4ptDEN4ptDIE4ptDIN4ptDIT4ptEND4ptTAD4ptTED4ptAIN3ptAIT3ptANE3ptANI3ptANT3ptATE3ptEAT3ptETA3ptNAE3ptNEE3ptNET3ptNIT3ptTAE3ptTAN3ptTEA3ptTEE3ptTEN3ptTIE3ptTIN3pt

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

AD3ptDE3ptED3ptID3ptAE2ptAI2ptAN2ptAT2ptEN2ptET2ptIN2ptIT2ptNA2ptNE2ptTA2ptTI2pt

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About the Word DETAINEE

  • Letters: 8
  • Scrabble score: 9 pts
  • Words With Friends score: 10 pts
  • Valid in Scrabble: Yes
  • Valid in Words With Friends: Yes
  • Words found: 90

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Game Strategy FAQ

How do I play DETAINEE in Scrabble?
Play DETAINEE directly for 9 points, or use its letters to form 90 other words for better board placement.
What is the difference in score for DETAINEE between Scrabble and WWF?
DETAINEE scores 9 pts in Scrabble and 10 pts in Words With Friends.
What is the best short word from DETAINEE?
ADIT (5 pts) is a strong short play from DETAINEE.

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